A Dundalk nursing home is coming under intense scrutiny, following the death of 23 people after an outbreak of Covid-19 at the facility. Representatives for the Health Information and Quality Authority (HIQA) will now commence …
The HPV vaccination will be administered to boys from September 2019. The vaccine has been traditionally given to girls only, but will now be extended to males on recommendation by the HIQA. The vaccine protects …
This really is quite disturbing. It’s been revealed that close to 700 complaints were made last year to the Health Information and Quality Authority (HIQA) in relation to the disgraceful care that some elderly residents …
The latest HIQA review of the regulation of health and social care in Ireland has raised concerns. Certain nursing homes, residential centres and foster care services have been issued warnings about improving the protection of …
The health watchdog, HIQA, has published a report highlighting a series of issues at Bishopscourt Residential Care centre, in Liskillea, Waterfall, Cork, following an inspection. In particular, the report highlights serious issues with the management …
A recent inspection carried by the Health Information and Quality Authority at the National Maternity Hospital in Holles Street Dublin that the hospital is currently overcrowded and has very poor hygiene. The findings released in …
Individual Health Identifiers (I.H.Is) are set to be introduced in the near future. I.H.Is are unique, non-transferable identifying numbers that will be distributed to everyone who uses health and social care services nationwide. The scheme …
A report recently published by HIQA in relation to St. Patrick’s Community Hospital in Carrick-on-Shannon, Co. Leitrim, has revealed a litany of shortcomings in patient care. The report states that the institution failed on 12 …
An investigation into the death of a neonate at Cavan Hospital yesterday is underway. The hospital has previously been embroiled in controversy, after four infants lost their lives there in a space of less than …
A report just published by health watchdog HIQA report has found that the HSE failed to act on previously raised concerns about safety risks at Midland Regional Hospital, Portlaoise. HIQA carried out a review after …
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