Oireachtas Joint and Select Committees
Wednesday, 6 December 2023
Joint Oireachtas Committee on Health
Update on Sláintecare Reforms (Resumed)
Mr. Damien McCallion:
In some ways, the bubble can be independent. The key thing is you have the nurses and staff. I understand the initial sites will be close to the sites for practical reasons until we see how this works. It could develop out. Some of the UK examples are further detached and monitored remotely for significant geographical differences. The key things are that it is safe, that clinical governance is assured for patients and staff and that there are clear protocols around how it operates. It is different from being in an acute hospital but the model has worked pretty well in the UK and I have seen some good examples.
No comments