Sligo solicitor says new Maternity Service Standards need immediate implementation
A medical negligence solicitor in Sligo says the new Standards for Maternity Services need to be implemented properly. Damien Tansey also says he hopes hospitals will implement the new standards as soon as possible to allay fears that have developed in recent years. The National Standards for Safer Better…
HSE projects planned in the north west for 2017
The HSE plans to progress a number of key health projects in the north west in the coming year as part of its 2017 Service Plan. The Plan was published yesterday and includes plans to set up the new diabetes centre at Sligo University Hospital as well as work to…
HSE takes measures to address HIQA concerns at Sligo centres
The Chief Officer for the Health Services in the north west says he’s working closely with management to ensure all of the concerns raised in four HIQA reports last week are addressed. On Friday, the Health Information and Quality Authority issued reports on 4 inspections of centres that care for…
HIQA: Nutrition and fresh drinking water not seen as priority in some hospitals
A review published by HIQA, the Health Information and Quality Authority, says nutritious food and access to drinking water are not viewed as a priority for some Irish hospitals. HIQA also says malnutrition affects more than a quarter of patients admitted to hospitals. HIQA has also found that lack of…