Written answers

Wednesday, 11 December 2013

Department of Health

Hospital Facilities

Photo of Caoimhghín Ó CaoláinCaoimhghín Ó Caoláin (Cavan-Monaghan, Sinn Fein)
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180. To ask the Minister for Health if he will provide in tabular form the total number of beds in the three paediatric hospitals, broken down by hospital site and by speciality; the projected total number of beds when the new national children's hospital is completed and for same by speciality; the method used to calculate the projected demand and the consideration which is given to population increase; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [53191/13]

Photo of James ReillyJames Reilly (Dublin North, Fine Gael)
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The new children's hospital will provide single rooms with en-suite bathroom and will provide overnight in-room accommodation for parents

Planning of the number of beds for the new children's hospital was undertaken during the previous phase of this project on the Mater campus, based on ongoing analysis of paediatric hospital activity, ongoing review of Diagnostic Related Groups (clinical activity), review of existing and future service plans with each of the specialty groups and application of National CSO Population and Labour Force Projections. This was carried out in parallel with a review of paediatric acute care trends internationally and the application of LEAN healthcare principles. Following the Government decision to locate the hospital on the St James's campus, further analysis of existing and planned hospital activity is being carried out and the number of beds required in the new children’s hospital at the St James’s Hospital campus will be established as part of this process.

In regard to details of the beds by specialty in the three existing children's hospitals, as this is a service matter I have asked the HSE to respond directly to the Deputy.

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