Masks and sanitisers stolen from midland hospital

Masks and sanitisers have been stolen from a local hospital

The Ireland East Hospital Group confirmed today that a portion of its stock of Personal Protective Equipment (PPV) had been taken from the Midland Regional Hospital, Mullingar.

“This is extremely unfortunate given the vulnerability of the patients who attend these services. 

“The hospital has PPV equipment available and are restocking supplies and have implemented additional security measures for the secured storage of the equipment. 

The Ireland East Hospital Group is working with all hospitals in the Group to ensure that they are all appropriately stocked with PPV equipment to maintain the safety and critical care of all patients and staff.  They say they are working with hospital management to ensure that all necessary medical equipment is stocked and secured.

"It is incumbent on all to ensure that our infection and prevention control measures for the most vulnerable are not compromised at any time."