MUH extension plans take a step forward
The plans for the extension to the emergency department at Mayo University Hospital.
Mayo University Hospital (MUH) has welcomed the progress in developing a two-story extension to its Emergency Department and a new Acute Medical Assessment Unit (AMAU). The extension of the Emergency Department is at ground floor with a new Acute Medical Assessment Unit on the first floor.
The new ED facilities will be constructed in the courtyard connecting into the existing ED. The existing ED will also undergo major refurbishment as part of the plans.
Minister for Health Stephen Donnelly said: “This ED expansion and the provision of a new Acute Medical Assessment Unit will ensure more capacity for urgent care and better outcomes for the people of Mayo. It is another important step in the provision of better health care for our communities.”
The ED extension will provide additional patient cubicles including isolation facilities, gynaecology treatment suite and associated staff and clinical support facilities. It will support full separation of adult and paediatric care.
"There will also be significant improvement in streaming of patients and resuscitation facilities for critically unwell patient presenting to the hospital," said the hospital in a statement. "The ground floor also has a single-storey section to provide extra support accommodation for the emergency department.
"At first floor is the Acute Medical Assessment Unit, this unit is designed to support the ongoing development of the acute medical programme with patient assessment cubicles, isolation facilities, private spaces for patient consultations. This unit is designed to receive patient directly from GP and transfer appropriate patients from ED. This unit is linked directly into the inpatient services and will form part of an acute unit."
The development includes a new ambulance entrance, with works carried out to the existing ambulance drop-off area.
