Poor infrastructure, capacity issues and workforce challenges hindered efforts in 2020, Hiqa reports
Progress in addressing funding issues follows months of ‘uncertainty’ for staff and families
Inspectors noted ‘strong’ smell of cat waste at Camphill Community centre near Gorey
Hiqa says number of unexpected deaths more than doubled to 1,833 during 2020
Care home staff, residents and families of deceased ‘traumatised’ by pandemic
Hiqa correspondence highlights worsening Covid-19 situation in nursing homes in late December
Dublin Airport will have on-site testing facility ready for passengers ‘within days’
Hiqa queries why residents were not tested in homes where some staff tested positive
Emails show regulator criticised HSE’s response to ‘deteriorating situation’ in April
Watchdog says it has been ‘highlighting deficits’ with Department of Health since 2013
Case taken over reduction of three beds at Midleton home with large multibed rooms
Agency says none of 44 homes with confirmed cases fully complied with regulations
Staffing levels and nursing skills ‘not commensurate’ with Covid-19 care needs
Oireachtas committee told current system needs overhaul to be fit for purpose
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