Hiqa

Health Information and Quality Authority

Tusla carrying out review of staff identified in ‘Grace’ case reports

Tusla carrying out review of staff identified in ‘Grace’ case reports

McGrath aims to set up inquiry into case of woman left with family despite abuse allegations

By Colin GleesonTue Feb 28 2017 - 16:02

Hiqa finds evidence of under-reporting of medication mistakes

Hiqa finds evidence of under-reporting of medication mistakes

First Hiqa inspections of medication identify wide variations in drug safety arrangements

By Paul CullenMon Feb 27 2017 - 15:39

By not fully funding Tusla, the State fails to protect children

By not fully funding Tusla, the State fails to protect children

The handling of McCabe child abuse allegations is the agency’s biggest test yet

By Grainia LongMon Feb 27 2017 - 06:00

Nursing home worker ‘upset priests and patients’ with abuse claims

Nursing home worker ‘upset priests and patients’ with abuse claims

John Carroll denies he sought €110,000 to leave religious-run home at employment tribunal hearing

By Ciarán D'ArcyThu Feb 23 2017 - 13:00

Investors vie for nursing home stock amid rising demand for places

Investors vie for nursing home stock amid rising demand for places

International investors set to enter domestic market as occupancy rate reaches 94%

By Justin ComiskeyWed Feb 22 2017 - 12:07

If Zappone was a bishop the media would have hung her out to dry

If Zappone was a bishop the media would have hung her out to dry

Those the media approves of are naive, those it dislikes are deemed negligent

By Breda O'BrienSat Feb 18 2017 - 05:00

Louth disability care units face closure following Hiqa report

Louth disability care units face closure following Hiqa report

Inspction at Drumcar facility found residents being ‘inappropriately managed’

By Sorcha PollakFri Feb 17 2017 - 11:53

Can social work system protect the good name of those facing false allegations?

Can social work system protect the good name of those facing false allegations?

Analysis: Front line professionals say system is vulnerable to errors

By Carl O'BrienTue Feb 14 2017 - 01:00

Why it is hard to punish poor-performing HSE managers

Why it is hard to punish poor-performing HSE managers

Analysis: Irish health system is not geared towards examining managerial failings

By Paul CullenSat Feb 11 2017 - 01:00

Commissioning would improve health service, says Hiqa

Commissioning would improve health service, says Hiqa

Watchdog urges model where hospitals and institutions compete to provide services

By Ronan McGreevyWed Feb 01 2017 - 19:10

Will the new standards for maternity services make a difference to women’s health?

Will the new standards for maternity services make a difference to women’s health?

Given the flat-earth mind-set of many obstetricians, resistance to their implementation seems certain

By Jacky JonesMon Jan 23 2017 - 09:00

Low literacy levels puts lives at risk

Low literacy levels puts lives at risk

‘A person may have difficulty identifying the correct amount of medicine to take from the information on the package’

By Jacky JonesTue Jan 17 2017 - 00:00

Nursing home residents’ only activity was Mass, Hiqa finds

Nursing home residents’ only activity was Mass, Hiqa finds

Inspectors also criticise Dublin 4 facility for delays in administering medication

By Aine McMahonFri Jan 06 2017 - 19:18

Trolley crisis: 60 extra hospital beds to open ‘immediately’

Trolley crisis: 60 extra hospital beds to open ‘immediately’

HSE says private hospitals will be asked to assist in easing overcrowding

By Sorcha Pollak and Vivienne ClarkeThu Jan 05 2017 - 21:58

E-cigarettes likely to increase number of smokers who quit

E-cigarettes likely to increase number of smokers who quit

Irish report is the first in Europe to examine the cost effectiveness of e-cigarettes

By Dr Muiris HoustonThu Jan 05 2017 - 17:02

New maternity standards introduced after ‘high-profile failings’

Minister expects standards will have a ‘major and positive impact’ on maternity care

By Ciarán D'ArcyWed Dec 21 2016 - 13:53

Inside Oberstown: Education and responsibility clouded by violence

Inside Oberstown: Education and responsibility clouded by violence

Staff at Ireland’s main detention centre for young people set to strike next month

By Kitty HollandTue Dec 20 2016 - 11:15

Galway disability centre ‘failed to prevent peer-to-peer abuse’

Galway disability centre ‘failed to prevent peer-to-peer abuse’

Hiqa releases critical reports into disability services in Galway, Louth and Tipperary

By Ciarán D'ArcyTue Dec 13 2016 - 15:57

Punched and kicked while pregnant: when violence is ‘part of the job’

Punched and kicked while pregnant: when violence is ‘part of the job’

As workers at a child-detention centre prepare to strike, social care workers describe the attacks and trauma that are seen as ‘part of their job’

By Patrick FreyneSat Dec 10 2016 - 06:00

Future of Portlaoise hospital ‘uncertain’, says Hiqa

Future of Portlaoise hospital ‘uncertain’, says Hiqa

Watchdog warns emergency department and critical care service pose safety risks

By Paul Cullen, Rachel Flaherty and Vivienne ClarkeMon Dec 05 2016 - 14:13

Family carers are being exploited by State

Family carers are being exploited by State

Carers expected to fill gaps in underfunded regardless of the cost to their health

By Catherine CoxSun Nov 27 2016 - 10:02

Disabled residents sought refuge from attacks in bedrooms - report

Disabled residents sought refuge from attacks in bedrooms - report

Hiqa says care centre in Limerick ‘failed to act’ to prevent peer-to-peer abuse

By Ciarán D'ArcyThu Nov 24 2016 - 12:51

Care unit staff forced to rely on gardaí to help manage safety

Care unit staff forced to rely on gardaí to help manage safety

Hiqa finds risk over approach to allegations against staff at Ballydowd facility for children

By Elaine EdwardsTue Nov 22 2016 - 16:41

Hospital deaths caused by failure to deal with infections - claim

Hospital deaths caused by failure to deal with infections - claim

Whistleblower says multidrug-resistant superbugs behind deaths at Limerick hospital

By Paul CullenTue Nov 22 2016 - 01:00

New organisms worsen challenge of antibiotic resistance

New organisms worsen challenge of antibiotic resistance

Costs for health service if superbugs continue to make inroads will be enormous

By Paul CullenTue Nov 22 2016 - 01:00

Deficiencies and dysfunction re-surface in Irish maternity services

Unannounced inspection concluded Coombe hospital’s operating theatres posed a safety risk and were not “fit for purpose”

Mon Nov 21 2016 - 00:00

Cluain Fhionnain care home residents have ‘little control’

Cluain Fhionnain care home residents have ‘little control’

Residents with intellectual disabilities denied many aspects of normal life, says report

By Mark HilliardFri Nov 18 2016 - 19:22

Legislation needed to protect vulnerable adults from abuse - Hiqa

Legislation needed to protect vulnerable adults from abuse - Hiqa

People receiving care in their own homes require protection of legislation, says Hiqa

By Paul CullenThu Nov 17 2016 - 11:56

Coombe to spend €15m on ‘outdated’ theatres after Hiqa report

Coombe to spend €15m on ‘outdated’ theatres after Hiqa report

‘Significant investment’ needed to fix safety risks despite plan to move to new locations

By Paul CullenWed Nov 16 2016 - 21:31

The story of ‘Grace’

A sworn inquiry is needed to examine all aspects of this serious failure by State agencies

Wed Nov 09 2016 - 00:00

State fails to respect privacy of sexual violence survivors

State fails to respect privacy of sexual violence survivors

Tusla call for data from Rape Crisis Centres threatens survivors’ anonymity

By Cliona SaidlearFri Nov 04 2016 - 02:31

Hiqa finds major governance issues at Limerick nursing home

Hiqa finds major governance issues at Limerick nursing home

Beechwood House commits to review after report on May inspection raises concerns

By Elaine EdwardsTue Nov 01 2016 - 17:29

Poor hygiene at Temple Street hospital posed serious risk to patients – Hiqa

Poor hygiene at Temple Street hospital posed serious risk to patients – Hiqa

Health watchdog says significant improvements were made after July inspection

By Paul CullenFri Oct 28 2016 - 12:41

Áras Attracta manager successfully appeals prison term

Áras Attracta manager successfully appeals prison term

Judge says HIQA must bear responsibility for ‘shocking abuse of power’ in which patients were abused at Mayo care facility

By Tom ShielWed Oct 26 2016 - 19:09

The slow pace of reform in maternity services

Resignation of senior staff at Galway hospital raises questions about the level of progress locally and nationally

Wed Oct 26 2016 - 00:00

Children in Midlands foster care had to share beds, report finds

Children in Midlands foster care had to share beds, report finds

Hiqa says children placed with carers who were refused permission in past

By Kitty HollandMon Oct 17 2016 - 15:25

What can improve the health of the nation? Longer GP consulations

What can improve the health of the nation? Longer GP consulations

Dr Muiris Houston: Minister, modify doctors’ payments to include longer consultations

By Dr Muiris HoustonSun Oct 16 2016 - 16:00

Assurances sought over superbug outbreak in Tallaght Hospital

Assurances sought over superbug outbreak in Tallaght Hospital

Hospital declines to say how many patients, wards affected by antibiotic-resistant bacteria

By Paul CullenWed Oct 12 2016 - 19:08

Disabled residents ate alone out of fear of assault, Hiqa report finds

Disabled residents ate alone out of fear of assault, Hiqa report finds

Serious health and safety issues identified at disability centres nationwide

By Ciarán D'ArcyTue Oct 11 2016 - 12:30

Hiqa threatened to close 59 care centres since 2011

Hiqa threatened to close 59 care centres since 2011

Tough stance pays off as more homes and disability centres comply with standards

By Ciarán D'ArcyMon Oct 10 2016 - 01:00

Brídhaven Nursing Home: ‘We lose staff to better-paid HSE jobs’

Brídhaven Nursing Home: ‘We lose staff to better-paid HSE jobs’

Wage costs at Mallow facility amount to €4.7m a year – almost 70% of turnover

By Paul CullenWed Oct 05 2016 - 01:00

Prof Chris Fitzpatrick: We’d do better... with the resources

Prof Chris Fitzpatrick: We’d do better... with the resources

Staff are leaving, yet expectations of our maternity services have never been higher

By Chris FitzpatrickFri Sept 30 2016 - 18:53

Care home whistleblower gets €17,500 over suspension

Care home whistleblower gets €17,500 over suspension

Ex-employee was disciplined after raising concerns over alleged abuse at centre

By Gordon DeeganFri Sept 23 2016 - 01:00

Frank Feighan ‘vindicated’ as new €5.5m unit opens at Roscommon hospital

Frank Feighan ‘vindicated’ as new €5.5m unit opens at Roscommon hospital

‘I do not think enough people were willing to stand up and be counted,’ says former TD

By Marese McDonaghWed Sept 07 2016 - 14:07

Cost of each extra hospital bed €325,000, report finds

Cost of each extra hospital bed €325,000, report finds

Department of Health indicates few funds available outside of planned big projects

By Martin WallMon Sept 05 2016 - 06:46

‘The best I ever had’: Patients give hospital food rave reviews

‘The best I ever had’: Patients give hospital food rave reviews

Hiqa report praises quality of meals at three hospitals in Dublin and Kilkenny

By Paul CullenFri Sept 02 2016 - 13:52

Bray nursing home failed to investigate abuse claims, says Hiqa

Bray nursing home failed to investigate abuse claims, says Hiqa

Shannagh Bay residents complained of being shouted at and not receiving showers

By Ciarán D'ArcyWed Aug 31 2016 - 13:26

Hiqa reports critical of HSE disability services

Hiqa reports critical of HSE disability services

Peer abuse, failure to investigate complaints and mismanagement among findings

By Ciarán D'ArcyMon Aug 29 2016 - 11:52

How playing games can really help to build teams

How playing games can really help to build teams

Employees can be cynical about a ‘day out’ for staff but it can help if done properly

By Olive KeoghFri Aug 26 2016 - 06:25

Dublin nursing home suspends care staff over alleged privacy breaches

Dublin nursing home suspends care staff over alleged privacy breaches

Hiqa and gardaí notified after internal inquiry at Beechfield Manor in Shankill

By Elaine EdwardsWed Aug 17 2016 - 21:57

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