HIQA report finds regulation breaches in Sligo Nursing Home
Sligo Nursing Home was found to be in two breaches of regulations, according to a report published by HIQA. Random inspections were carried out in the nursing home in October, with the findings published this morning. Among the breaches were non-compliance with infection control and resident’s rights. In terms of…
Nursing homes say more than 30 beds available in north west that could ease hospital overcrowding
There are more than 30 beds available in nursing homes in the north west that acute hospitals could use for discharged patients so as to free-up much-needed beds. That’s according to Nursing Homes Ireland, which says that, as of yesterday evening, there were 19 nursing home beds available in Donegal,…
Ballymote nursing home granted planning permission for extension
The capacity at a Sligo nursing home is expected to increase in the near future. Ballymote Community Nursing Unit has been granted planning permission from Sligo County Council for two new single storey extensions. Ocean FM news have received no reply to correspondence with the HSE about when the work…