Written answers

Tuesday, 15 April 2014

Department of Health

Health Services Provision

Photo of Caoimhghín Ó CaoláinCaoimhghín Ó Caoláin (Cavan-Monaghan, Sinn Fein)
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615. To ask the Minister for Health if his attention has been drawn to the case of a person (details supplied) in County Wexford; the procedure for accessing invasive ventilation, including the medical and administrative decision-making process involved; the number of persons who applied for invasive ventilation for each of the years 2011-2013; the number of persons who were granted the treatment; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [17686/14]

Photo of Finian McGrathFinian McGrath (Dublin North Central, Independent)
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622. To ask the Minister for Health the position regarding invasive ventilation at home in respect of a person (details supplied) in County Wexford; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [17751/14]

Photo of Alex WhiteAlex White (Dublin South, Labour)
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I propose to take Questions Nos. 615 and 622 together.

The issue of home ventilation whether invasive or non-invasive cannot be considered in isolation and whether the patient has access to such treatment is not purely a financial consideration.

A proper discharge care plan which is discussed between the hospital consultant team and primary care needs to be agreed and activated. Home ventilation needs appropriate equipment, trained staff and both patient and family education as well as arrangement for upkeep and maintenance of such ventilation equipment. Nurses supervising such patients at home need to be appropriately qualified and competent to supervise the patient clinically.

The HSE is responsible for the administration of the primary care schemes, therefore, the request for specific statistics concerning the provision of home ventilation services has been referred to the HSE for attention and direct reply to the Deputy. In relation to the individual case cited, I have asked the HSE to investigate the circumstances surrounding this case and respond directly to the Deputies as soon as possible.

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