HIQA Terms of Reference for Independent Review of Urgent and Emergency Healthcare Services in Ireland's Mid-West Region (hiqa.ie)

• HIQA will conduct an independent statutory review of urgent and emergency care in the mid-west region, including consideration of a second ED.
• The review will incorporate recommendations from the Clarke report on the death of Aoife Johnston at UHL.
• UHL has the second highest ED presentations but second lowest inpatient beds among Model 4 hospitals.
• The review will evaluate capacity needs, population demand, and evidence-based best practices.
• It will engage stakeholders including patients and healthcare professionals.

"HIQA published its Terms of Reference for an independent statutory review of urgent and emergency care in the mid-west region, requested by the Minister for Health in May 2024. The review will assess the case for a second emergency department and consider recommendations from the Clarke review into the death of Aoife Johnston. It will evaluate capacity needs, population demand, and best practices to inform service design and delivery."