Connolly Hospital chosen as a new elective hospital

I am pleased to see that Connolly Hospital has been chosen to develop a new elective hospital, the new Elective-only hospital will cater for high-volume, relatively low-complexity cases. Which will enable the separation of emergency and elective care in Connolly Hospital.

For elective patients this will mean fewer cancellations and delays for elective care caused by seasonal pressures and surges in emergency attendances. Reducing waiting times for elective cases leads to better health outcomes and improved quality of life for those individuals being treated and their families. For patient’s greater elective capacity will release more capacity in existing hospitals for non-elective and inpatient procedures.