HIQA publish results of 45 inspections including St Joseph’s Stranorlar
HIQA has today published the results of unannounced inspections the St Joseph’s Community Hospital in Stranorlar. It was one of 45 inspections published by the health watch dog. The inspectors found non-compliances in 5 areas at St Joseph’s. In response management have outlined what measures are being…
Review to examine safeguarding of disability services in Donegal
It’s hoped that a framework for an independent review of safeguarding in disability services in Donegal will be in place by June. Minister of State for Disability Anne Rabbitte made the comments in the Dail on Thursday during a topical issues debate to discuss the recently published Hiqa report…
Independent review likely into HSE disability services in NW
The Minister of State with responsibility for those with disabilities says she would like to see an independent review into the HSE in the north west region. It’s after senior staff from the Health Information and Quality Authority (HIQA) questioned the HSE’s fitness to provide services for people with disabilities…
HIQA to carry out review of gynaecology services at Letterkenny University Hospital
The health watchdog HIQA is to carry out a review of gynaecology services as Letterkenny University Hospital. This assessment is to be done to ensure recommendation from a previous report have been carried out, which found ‘errors and delays’ in cancer diagnoses at the facility. The HSE review published last…
Co. Donegal nursing home found to have no contingency plan for virus outbreak
The health watchdog has found a Co. Donegal nursing home where 4 residents died from Covid 19 had no contingency plan in place for an outbreak of the virus. It’s among 30 inspection reports published by HIQA today. An unannounced inspection of Larissa Lodge in Letterkenny, Co. Donegal took place…
2 Donegal centres non compliant with regulations according to HIQA
2 designated centre’s for older people in Donegal have been found to be non-compliant or substantially complaint with regulations as part of a new HIQA report. The Health Information and Quality Authority has identified area’s of irregularities including policies and procedures, the premises, fire safety and medicine management. The Brentwood…
Ambulance turnaround times need serious improvement – Pat the Cope
Urgent action must be taken to address the huge deterioration of ambulance turnaround times over the past two years in Sligo and Donegal. That’s according to Leas Cheann Comhairle, Deputy Pat the Cope Gallagher who’s comments come following information released by Fianna Fáil health spokesperson, Stephen Donnelly. An Ambulance turnaround…