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The report found that any changes and measures to improve infection prevention and control should be porgressed

Issues in upkeep of Limerick hospital - HIQA

The Health Information and Quality Authority has said that the fabric and infrastructure of University Maternity Hospital Limerick presents ongoing challenges to the maintenance and upkeep of the building.

News • 08 Apr 16

St Peter's Nursing Home in Castlebellingham had 39 residents in its care when HIQA made an unannounced inspection last January

HIQA says nursing home did not report abuse claims

A nursing home in Co Louth has been criticised by HIQA for failing in its legal duty to report allegations of staff misconduct to the independent health watchdog.

News • 11 Mar 16

The National Maternity Hospital is due to move to new facilities in 2018

Poor hygiene, overcrowding at Holles Street - HIQA

A report by the health watchdog HIQA on the National Maternity Hospital at Holles Street has found overcrowding and very poor hygiene.

News • 15 Feb 16

The HIQA report found that over 12 months ten foster placements had ended abruptly in an unplanned manner

Concerns over HIQA report into foster care

An advocacy group for children in care has expressed concern at HIQA's finding that about one quarter of placements arranged last year by the Fresh Start Fostering Service ended abruptly and in an unplanned way.

News • 12 Feb 16

Maeve Lewis was commenting on yesterday's HIQA report into the referral of child abuse cases

Report shows lack of action on child abuse cases

Survivors' support group One in Four has said Tusla's investigations into entirely credible allegations of child sexual abuse throughout the State regularly conclude with no action being taken.

News • 05 Feb 16

Inspectors reviewed 258 case files and met five children as part of the review

177 referrals were on Tusla waiting list - HIQA

The social services watchdog has found that 177 cases of retrospective referrals of child abuse were awaiting allocation to social workers last August in Tusla's Dublin southeast and Wicklow area.

News • 04 Feb 16

The watchdog criticised the COPE Foundation for sometimes having only one staff member caring for up to six residents in a house

Disability centre residents at risk - HIQA

A residential centre for people with learning disabilities in Cork city was told by HIQA to replace bald tyres on vehicles, and to investigate an allegation by inspectors that a staff member had verbally abused a resident.

News • 13 Jan 16

HIQA said it is satisfied Tallaght hospital is working towards improving hand-hygiene compliance at all levels

HIQA report highlights issues at Tallaght hospital

Inspectors from the Health Information and Quality Authority have identified a number of issues at Tallaght hospital.

Ireland • 02 Dec 15

HIQA also stated that residents' finances were not protected

Kilkenny care centre not fit for purpose - HIQA

A unit in Kilkenny catering for 28 people with complex medical needs including dementia and visual impairments has been criticised in a number of reports by the Health Information and Quality Authority.

News • 26 Nov 15

The failure to act on abuse allegations was revealed in a HIQA inspection report published this morning

Disability unit failed to act on abuse allegation

A residential centre for adults with disabilities has failed to complete an investigation into an allegation of abuse against a staff member over the past 21 weeks.

News • 12 Nov 15

Kerry General Hospital reports suggested funding of €9.3 million would be needed for essential works

HIQA report critical of Kerry General Hospital

An unannounced hygiene inspection of Kerry General Hospital in July by the Health Information and Quality Authority identified issues that may present a serious risk to the health or welfare of patients, visitors and staff.

News • 10 Nov 15

The review of Letterkenny General Hospital was carried out by the Health Information and Quality Authority in June

HIQA critical of hygiene at Letterkenny hospital

A HIQA inspection of Letterkenny General Hospital has identified a number of high risks including environmental hygiene, infrastructure, maintenance, hand hygiene, aspergillus control and safe injection practices.

News • 08 Oct 15

HIQA found that Cregg House in Co Sligo was in major breach of regulations

HSE failed to supervise staff at Sligo centre

An inspection by the health and social services watchdog of a centre for adults with severe to profound intellectual disability has found that the HSE failed to appropriately supervise two staff members against whom an allegation of abuse had been made.

News • 22 Sep 15

HIQA inspected the Ballydowd Special Care Unit in July

Children in care unit forced to urinate on floor

Children at the largest special care unit in Ireland had to urinate on the floor of their locked room because they were not allowed out to go to the bathroom, a report by HIQA has found.

News • 31 Aug 15

A member of staff at Áras Attracta has been placed off duty with pay

Staff sanctioned at Áras Attracta care home

The Health Service Executive has said poor care practices at Áras Attracta in Co Mayo have led to one staff member being taken off duty.

News • 20 Jul 15

HIQA found fire evacuation plans at Cheeverstown House were unworkable in four out of eight of the centres inspected

HIQA critical of disability centre in Dublin

Most of 100+ adult residents of Cheeverstown House in south Dublin have no privacy for providing intimate care, because they share bedrooms and use multi-functional bathrooms, according to a report by HIQA.

News • 01 Jul 15

The watchdog's review found that waiting lists across the service were significant and not always well managed

HIQA finds child services unsafe in Louth, Meath

A HIQA inspection of Child Protection and Welfare services in Louth and Meath has found the service provided was unsafe because of delays in allocating social workers to assess children's needs and poor quality information systems.

News • 26 Jun 15

Today's report from HIQA on its Ard Dara Centre in Montenotte is the second on the eight-bungalow facility

Major failures found at Cork disability centre

An unannounced HIQA inspection of a residential centre for people with intellectual disabilities in Cork has found major failures to comply with regulations under ten of the 14 headings inspected.

News • 25 Jun 15

The unannounced inspection found that in general residents were safe

HIQA report finds Áras Attracta unit 'safe'

An unannounced HIQA inspection of part of the Áras Attracta facility for people with learning disabilities in Mayo has found significant improvements in the lives of many residents.

News • 23 Jun 15

HIQA reports, published this morning, found major non-compliance in 19 of the 23 areas of activity inspected at Cregg House

HIQA calls for urgent review at Co Sligo centre

The Health Information and Quality Authority has said staffing levels must be urgently reviewed at a State-run residential centre for people with learning disabilities in Co Sligo.

News • 11 Jun 15

The report was ordered after the deaths of five babies in the maternity unit at the hospital

Group set up to oversee Portlaoise recommendations

A group has been set up to oversee the implementation of recommendations contained in a recent HIQA report on maternity services at the Midland Regional Hospital, Portlaoise.

News • 27 May 15

One report expressed concern that institutional practices might have a direct negative impact on the lives of residents

HIQA concerns over Co Kildare centres

HIQA has expressed concerns over two separate centres for people with disabilities in Co Kildare, highlighting issues in several areas including social care and safety.

News • 19 May 15

Phelim Quinn said an oversight committee should be appointed to oversee the recommendations

Oversight committee urged over Portlaoise report

HIQA has said that given the significant system-wide recommendations in its Portlaoise investigation, there must be the political commitment to improve quality, safety and governance in the health system.

News • 13 May 15

The HSE is carrying out an investigation into the baby's death

HSE investigating baby death at Cavan hospital

The Health Service Executive has confirmed that an investigation is under way in Cavan General Hospital following the death of a newborn baby at the hospital yesterday.

News • 13 May 15

Eight women who lost their babies were interviewed by HIQA

Some services at Portlaoise hospital may cease

Some services at the Midland Regional Hospital Portlaoise could cease, in the wake of today's highly critical report by the Health Information and Quality Authority.

News • 09 May 15