CPAP machines waiting list

1. CPAP Machine Waiting Times:

• The total number of patients currently on the waiting list for a CPAP machine. 608
• The average waiting time for a CPAP machine over the past 12 months. 51 weeks
• The longest and shortest waiting times for CPAP allocation during this period.  6 weeks and 65 weeks
• The number of CPAP machines allocated to patients per month over the past 12 months. 90

2. Stock and Supply Issues:

• The current number of CPAP machines available for allocation to patients. 81
• The number of CPAP machines received by the hospital in the last 12 months. 835
• Whether the hospital has been affected by national shortages, and if so, what measures have been taken to address this issue. No national shortage

3. Communication and Updates to Patients:

• The hospital’s policy regarding patient updates for those on the CPAP waiting list. Patients are notified of their diagnosis in a letter, CPAP is requested, the patient is contacted once we are in a position to offer an appointment
• The frequency of communication patients receives regarding their position on the waiting list.  Patient is contacted when placed on a waiting list, updates are provided if patient requests

4. Alternative Support Measures:

• Any interim measures or alternative treatments offered to patients while they wait for a CPAP machine.  No