Plans have been submitted by HSE Estates for the construction of a three-story surgical hub building at the former Glanbia site at Maypark Lane.
The proposed development is a direct response to the Department of Health’s announcement in May of this year, for the development of surgical hubs.
The proposed hub would have a positive impact on day case waiting lists in advance of the development of regional elective hospitals.
The Waterford hub is intended to act as a regional hub for the South East and will be unaffected by pandemics, unscheduled care or the general day-to-day running of University Hospital Waterford.
The building will comprise four operating theatres, plus two minor procedure rooms, each with a morning and afternoon session.
It is envisaged that there will be approximately 150 patients accessing the facility per day by appointment, with a maximum of 100 daily staff members.
The surgical facility will provide for day surgery and patients are discharged on the same day as their treatment.
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Patients will arrive at the reception on the day of their treatment and will be directed to a preparation area and then sent to theatre for their procedure for surgery or diagnostic investigations.
Following this, they will be sent to a recovery area and discharged.
The facility will also provide for pre-operative assessment in the days in advance of the surgery.
Permission is also sought for a temporary 311-space car park, which will remain in place for five years.
A decision is expected to be made by January 31, 2024.