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Staff offered prizes to discharge patients faster

St. James's Hospital in Dublin has come under fire for offering staff cash prizes to discharge pa...

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15.05 4 Dec 2019


Staff offered prizes to discharge patients faster


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15.05 4 Dec 2019


St. James's Hospital in Dublin has come under fire for offering staff cash prizes to discharge patients faster. They displayed posters with the slogan 'the battle is on' as part of a competition to move patients on before 11am in an effort to improve patient flow and to free up beds. Clare chats to Dr Phil Kieran and hears from listeners 


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