Three safeguarding concerns referred to HSE in 2021 Three safeguarding concerns identified by HIQA inspectors in centres for people with disabilities were referred to the HSE's National Safeguarding Office last year. Ireland • 08 Aug
63 children in care were overdue Tusla visit - review A child in Tusla's foster care service was not visited by a social worker for over three years, according to the Health Information and Quality … Dublin • 04 Aug
HIQA: Delay in abuse claim inquiry at HSE-run centre An investigation into an allegation of abuse at a HSE-run centre for people with disabilities had not commenced when HIQA inspected the facility 11 months … Ireland • 03 Aug
Faecal matter found on sheets at disability centre A proposed notice to cancel the registration of a community residential centre for people with disabilities has been issued by HIQA to its operator after … Ireland • 26 May
Concern over future safeguarding of disability services Failure to address poor governance and oversight arrangements in HSE Disability Services in the northwest could lead to safeguarding issues in the future, according to … Ireland • 29 Apr
Dignity of nursing home residents 'compromised' - HIQA The privacy and dignity of residents at a nursing home in Dublin was found to be "severely compromised" during a HIQA inspection of the premises … Ireland • 26 Apr
Improvements needed to protect residents - HIQA Inspections by HIQA last year found that improvements were needed to protect residents from the risk of abuse at two designated centres for people with … Ireland • 08 Apr
HIQA finds safeguarding issues at disability centres HIQA has found safeguarding issues at a number of disability centres run by the Brothers of Charity Services in Limerick. Ireland • 03 Mar
Concerns over HSE management of NW disability services The Health Service Executive's fitness as a registered provider of centres for people with disabilities has been questioned by the Health Information and Quality Authority. Ireland • 15 Feb
Failings reported at Dublin disability service A HIQA inspection of a residential service for people with disabilities in Dublin found it failed to ensure residents were protected from all forms of … Ireland • 08 Feb
HIQA calls for overhaul of homecare services The Health Information and Quality Authority has called for complete overhaul of homecare services, including the introduction of regulation. Ireland • 15 Dec 21
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 21
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 21
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 21
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 21
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 21
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 21
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 21
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 21
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 21
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
