HIQA findings at UHL ‘vindication’ for bereaved families
*Marie McMahon. Photograph: Martin Molloy AN ENNISTYMON WOMAN has said she feels “vindicated” by the scathing assessment issued by HIQA into overcrowding at University Hospital Limerick.
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Damning HIQA report flags ‘grossly overcrowded’ conditions at UHL
MAJOR CONCERNS surrounding patient safety at University Hospital Limerick (UHL) have been flagged in a new report by the Health Information and Quality Authority (HIQA).
HSE decision not to provide additional ICU or acute hospital beds in Mid-West brandished ‘disgraceful’
No new acute, sub-acute or ICU beds will be opened in the Midwest in 2022, new data from the HSE has revealed.
HIQA confirm inspection of UHL & Minister Donnelly says ongoing overcrowding unfair to patients & staff
*Minister Stephen Donnelly during his visit to UHL. HIQA have confirmed it is to undertake inspections of the emergency department at University Hospital Limerick (UHL) while the Minister for Health has said more emergency medical doctors are needed at the Dooradoyle facility.
HIQA inspection finds further review needed for protection ofresidents at Killaloe nursing home
An inspection by the Health Information and Quality Authority (HIQA) has found an East Clare nursing home to be substantially compliant in thirteen of the seventeen areas it was assessed under.
No additional ambulance services this summer for West Clare despite failure to meet HIQA response target times last year
No additional resources have been sought by the National Ambulance Services (NAS) for the West Clare area.
Clare TD tells Taoiseach ‘healthy young people’ should not get vaccine while supply is scarce
“Healthy young people” should not be receiving the COVID-19 vaccine during a spell of shortage in supply, a Clare TD has told the Taoiseach.
New management structure for Cahercalla while new COVID-19 outbreak causes concern
A new management structure has been put in place at Cahercalla Community Hospital and Hospice while confirmation of three new COVID-19 cases has caused fresh concern at the facility.
Ambulance turnaround times ‘shocking’
Ambulance turnaround times need to speed up at University Hospital Limerick, one Clare General Election candidate has stated.
‘Fine Gael & Fianna Fáil dominance has not done Clare well’ – Tóibín
Members of the Clare population who voted to retain the eighth amendment are unrepresented by politicians in the county according to Aontú Leader, Peadar Tóibín. Aontú held their first meeting in the county on Wednesday last where they recruited 25 to 30 members. Speaking to The Clare Echo, Tóibín said he was “delighted” with the …
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