HIQA stops admissions to Laois nursing home featured in 'RTE Investigates' programme amid concerns
Briefly

RTÉ News reports that the Health Information and Quality Authority (HIQA) found serious issues during inspections of nursing homes operated by Emeis Ireland. An RTÉ Investigates report unveiled distressing footage revealing inadequate staffing, neglect, and instances where residents were denied basic care, such as toilet assistance. Consultant geriatrician David Robinson characterized the observed conditions as neglect, while staff were shown discussing severe shortages in care supplies. The investigation, prompted by whistleblower concerns, casts a worrying light on the standards of care in one of Ireland's largest nursing home providers.
David Robinson commented, revealing neglect within care settings, stating that the conditions depicted in the footage are "neglect... in a setting that is supposed to be caring."
An employee noted on camera, "using incorrect incontinence wear is a form of abuse," highlighting the serious breach of care standards occurring in the facility.
Read at Irish Independent
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