Covid: Six of 10 inspected hospitals ‘non-compliant’ with infection-control procedures
Poor infrastructure, capacity issues and workforce challenges hindered efforts in 2020, Hiqa reports
St John of God pauses move to hand over disability services to HSE
Progress in addressing funding issues follows months of ‘uncertainty’ for staff and families
‘Extremely unkempt’ residential home has registration cancelled
Inspectors noted ‘strong’ smell of cat waste at Camphill Community centre near Gorey
Four in five nursing homes reported at least one Covid case in 2020 – regulator
Hiqa says number of unexpected deaths more than doubled to 1,833 during 2020
Psychological help needed over nursing home deaths, regulator says
Care home staff, residents and families of deceased ‘traumatised’ by pandemic
Residential care home staff who were close contacts told to keep working
Hiqa correspondence highlights worsening Covid-19 situation in nursing homes in late December
Travel restrictions eased following changes to Covid-19 testing rules
Dublin Airport will have on-site testing facility ready for passengers ‘within days’
Coronavirus: Non-testing of nursing home residents concerns watchdog
Hiqa queries why residents were not tested in homes where some staff tested positive
HSE early support to nursing homes ‘reactive and piecemeal’ – State watchdog
Emails show regulator criticised HSE’s response to ‘deteriorating situation’ in April
Coronavirus: Hiqa says it needs extra powers to regulate nursing homes
Watchdog says it has been ‘highlighting deficits’ with Department of Health since 2013
HSE sues regulator over beds at Co Cork nursing home
Case taken over reduction of three beds at Midleton home with large multibed rooms
Hiqa granted order to shut nursing home over Covid-19 risk to residents
Agency says none of 44 homes with confirmed cases fully complied with regulations
Nursing home deficiencies subject of Hiqa concern at start of April
Staffing levels and nursing skills ‘not commensurate’ with Covid-19 care needs
Covid-19: Testing could cost State €450m by year end, says HSE
Oireachtas committee told current system needs overhaul to be fit for purpose
Children’s services facing ‘extensive demands’, says Hiqa report
Health watchdog highlights ‘lengthy’ waiting lists for families awaiting Tusla services
Coronavirus: Health watchdog warned about danger to care homes in March
Hiqa alerted HSE to 212 ‘at-risk’ residential facilities, records sent to committee show
HSE told nursing homes regulator it could not supply requested PPE
Hiqa chief inspector sought ‘priority’ supply for homes from HSE chief on April 8th
Coronavirus: ‘Immediate’ action needed over infection control in several hospitals
Watchdog warns Limerick and South Southwest groups face ‘significant’ risks
One-third of all nursing homes now have virus as expert warns of ‘catastrophe’
ICU admissions fall for second day as Holohan links rise in cases with increased testing
Coronavirus: 99 clusters in nursing homes and residential institutions
Hiqa opens infection prevention and control hub to advise social care services
Over 125 care centres and nursing homes at risk of closure
Hiqa warns of ‘impending risk’ of multiple closures due to unsuitable premises
Tusla told to address shortcomings after false claim against McCabe
Hiqa says systems failures in State’s child protection agency pose a risk to children
Tusla chief criticises Hiqa’s refusal to publish report
Report is broadly positive and McBride believes it would bring balance to public discourse
Crises in child protection services flagged by health watchdog
Hiqa urges more robust safeguards across key areas for children and vulnerable adults
Commissioning would improve health service, says Hiqa
Watchdog urges model where hospitals and institutions compete to provide services
Future of Portlaoise hospital ‘uncertain’, says Hiqa
Watchdog warns emergency department and critical care service pose safety risks
Only 8% of disability centres meet Hiqa inspection standards
Health watchdog receives nearly 1,800 notifications of alleged or confirmed abuse
Hiqa to review Tusla over concern for at-risk children
Health watchdog finds inconsistencies in safety and quality of services for children
‘Grave concerns’ over welfare of asylum-seeker children
Hiqa reports suicidal child waited three years for response from authorities
Hiqa urges Varadkar to support Portlaoise hospital proposals
Political commitment vital for improvements to health system safety, says Hiqa chief
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