Governance issues remain at LUH gynaecology services HIQA has said that further improvements are needed in the governance and management of gynaecology services at Letterkenny University Hospital. Health • 14 Oct
HIQA study shows Ireland has low hospital numbers Ireland currently has one of the lowest number of people in hospital or intensive care being treated for Covid-19, for every million of the population, ... Coronavirus • 14 Jul
Governance at disability service "non-compliant" - HIQA An inspection of a 24-hour residential support service for people with intellectual disabilities by the Health Information and Quality Authority found governance of the centre ... Health • 28 Jun
Healthy lifestyle may reduce poor Covid outcome risk Maintaining a healthy weight, exercising, being Vitamin D sufficient, moderating alcohol consumption and not smoking all have beneficial effects on general health and may reduce ... Coronavirus • 23 Jun
Covid-19 'exposed gaps' in HIQA regulatory framework Covid-19 has exposed gaps and shortcomings in the regulatory framework under which the Health Information and Quality Authority works, according to its Chief Executive. Ireland • 09 Jun
HIQA recommends weekly antigen tests in meat plants The Health Information and Quality Authority has recommended that antigen tests be used once or twice a week in meat plants as an alternative to ... Coronavirus • 30 Apr
HIQA finds use of CCTV in resident's bedroom at centre HIQA has found "significant use of restrictive practices" including the use of closed-circuit television cameras in resident apartments and in a resident's bedroom at a ... Ireland • 22 Apr
HIQA: Significant issues identified at several homes The Health and Information and Quality Authority has issued several inspection reports into nursing homes in the country highlighting issues around staffing levels, fire safety, ... HIQA • 25 Mar
HIQA report sets out argument for regulatory reform The Health Information Quality Authority's report on regulatory reform is a broad overview of the social care sector in Ireland and the regulations and standards ... Health • 15 Feb
Covid-19 immunity may last up to six months - study People who have recovered from a Covid-19 infection must continue to follow all public health advice, including hygiene and physical distancing, according to a new ... Coronavirus • 11 Nov 20
HIQA report found issues at Dealgan House nursing home A Health Information and Quality Authority inspection carried out at a Co Louth nursing home where 22 residents died during an outbreak of Covid-19 found ... Coronavirus • 23 Oct 20
Governance issues found at children's residential unit A recent HIQA inspection of a residential unit for children run by Tusla has found inadequate governance and management at the centre. Ireland • 22 Oct 20
Care home residents 'distressed' over liquidator - HIQA Residents at a Dublin nursing home and apartment complex for women who are blind were "very distressed" and worried following the appointment of liquidators to ... Health • 15 Sep 20
HIQA report highlights issues with congregated settings A new report by the HIQA has found that many residents with disabilities who are living in congregated settings, experience a poor quality of life ... Ireland • 02 Sep 20
Draft report calls for review into nursing home deaths There should be an independent review into all deaths in nursing home settings during the coronavirus pandemic, according to an unpublished draft Oireachtas report. Coronavirus • 23 Jul 20
Non-compliance issues at Cork child welfare services Major non-compliance issues at a child protection and welfare service in Cork have been found, according to a report published by the health watchdog. Ireland • 14 Jul 20
How HIQA's new nursing home checklist will work Here's how HIQA'a self-assessment checklist will be implemented. Coronavirus • 21 Apr 20
Breaches found in two disability centres - HIQA A resident of a HSE disability centre in Sligo told HIQA inspectors they felt like they were "treated like a baby", in one of two ... Health • 14 Jan 20
HIQA finds failure to protect care residents from abuse A care facility in Limerick has been heavily criticised by the Health Information and Quality Authority for failing to show it could monitor, identify and ... Health • 03 Sep 19
Regulation of disability services sees positive impact The first five years of regulation of Ireland's disability sector has had a positive impact on the lives of residents in its services, according to ... Ireland • 23 Jul 19
HIQA report critical of Cobh nursing home facility An inspection report into Cobh Community Hospital has found that residents were left sitting at a table from 11am to 5pm, waiting for activity to ... Health • 30 May 19
Delays in Tusla preliminary inquiries - HIQA An inspection report into Tusla's child protection services in the Carlow/Kilkenny/South Tipperary area has found delays of up to nearly one year in carrying out ... Ireland • 21 May 19
HIV prevention drug PrEP safe and effective - HIQA A new report on the HIV prevention drug PrEP has found that it is safe and highly effective for people at substantial risk of contracting ... Health • 23 Apr 19
HIQA critical of Logan House Rehab centre in Galway The Health Information and Quality Authority (HIQA) has said a Rehab Care disability centre in Galway has failed to demonstrate how it has the capacity ... Connacht • 10 Apr 19
HIQA critical of HSE over Tipperary care centre The social services watchdog has criticised the HSE for its poor management and maintenance of a residential centre for adults with disabilities in Co Tipperary. Health • 02 Apr 19
