A&E risks could be cut ‘if HIQA findings implemented’
Watchdog describes Portlaoise hospital report as watershed moment in heath system
Watchdog describes Portlaoise hospital report as watershed moment in heath system
Inspections by Hiqa reveal ‘model of care outdated in many other states since the 1980s’
One in seven disability homes failed to comply with standards, ‘Irish Times’ analysis finds
Political commitment vital for improvements to health system safety, says Hiqa chief
Problem is lack of overall maternity strategy in Ireland, says obstetrician James Walker
Investigator says bereaved mothers reprimaned by hospital staff for crying
Taoiseach says agencies using public money should not be in ‘court situations’
Criticism of medical staff in care of 83 women but HSE challenges report
Hiqa chief calls Ombudsman’s remarks about handling of complaints ‘inaccurate’
Dehydration and malnutrition listed as ‘factors’ in death of 72-year-old disabled man
Minister of State Kathleen Lynch ‘shocked and distressed’ by poor standards of care
Leo Varadkar says covert activities ‘has to be done’, watchdog believes move would invade people’s privacy
Covert activities could impede human rights by invading privacy, says watchdog chief
Hiqa review found evidence of consistent underperformance in some control centres
Many people taken to A&E departments could be dealt with on phone, says report
Successor to Tracey Cooper says safeguarding vulnerable in society will be a priority
Centres fail to fully meet regulations in two-thirds of inspected outcomes
195 nursing homes report 373 cases of alleged, suspected or confirmed abuse to Hiqa
Total of almost 8,700 issues identified last year
Hiqa will have power to investigate breaches in care from next month
Report points to 13 ‘missed opportunities’ that could have saved Ms Halappanavar
Some children living with unapproved carers and do not have access to a social worker
Requirement to meet 60 standards of care hailed as ’landmark moment’for sector
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