In order to protect the safety and welfare of residents, swift action is required. Our priority in HIQA has always been to protect the health and safety of people using services. Read More Hiqa calls for more powers to protect vulnerable nursing home residentsThe recent court order on Oaklands Nursing Home highlights the need for legislative change. Over the subsequent weeks and months, we continued to meet regularly with the service provider, maintained contact, and re-inspected the service on numerous occasions to ensure residents’ safety. Picture Dan LinehanFollowing the June inspection, we referred the centre to the Health Service Executive (HSE) for infection prevention and control support.

Source: Irish Examiner November 27, 2020 07:00 UTC