#childrens-health-ireland tag

1 week ago

Children's Health Ireland's clinical director says he is not allowed to sanction staff

Clinical directors lack authority to sanction staff and seek expanded powers to hold health staff accountable.

Europe politics

Government to table motion of confidence in Simon Harris to counter Aontu no-confidence motion

Government will table a motion of confidence in Simon Harris on Wednesday to pre-empt Aontú's planned no-confidence motion over child spinal surgeries and CHI dysfunction.

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Government to table motion of confidence in Simon Harris to counter Aontu no-confidence motion

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Government to table motion of confidence in Simon Harris tomorrow to counter Aontu no-confidence motion

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Government to table motion of confidence in Simon Harris to counter Aontu no-confidence motion

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Government to table motion of confidence in Simon Harris tomorrow to counter Aontu no-confidence motion

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#national-childrens-hospital

Government to table motion of confidence in Simon Harris tomorrow to counter Aontu no-confidence motion

The Government will table a motion of confidence in Simon Harris to pre-empt Aontú's planned no-confidence motion over CHI failures.

3 weeks ago

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Children's Health Ireland finally given date for early access to new National Children's Hospital

3 months ago

Healthcare

CHI still denied access to new National Children's Hospital as fears grow over late September finish date

3 weeks ago

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Children's Health Ireland finally given date for early access to new National Children's Hospital

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3 months ago

Healthcare

CHI still denied access to new National Children's Hospital as fears grow over late September finish date

Government to establish inquiry into spina bifida and scoliosis care at Children's Health Ireland

Tánaiste Simon Harris and Health Minister Jennifer Carroll MacNeil committed to an inquiry into spina bifida and scoliosis care at Children's Health Ireland.

Children's Health Ireland to be subsumed into HSE, as parents' groups want answers over 'u-turn'

As we move towards the opening of the National Children's Hospital Ireland, we need to plan for integrated paediatric healthcare and the policy direction for Children's Health Ireland. The National Children's Hospital Ireland will be the central hub in the network of paediatric care with links to regional paediatric units, operated overwhelmingly by the HSE. Accordingly, I have decided to integrate CHI into the HSE structure.

Healthcare

Gardai confirm no action to be taken on controversial Children's Health Ireland waiting list report

A CHI consultant misused taxpayer-funded NTPF top-up payments, leaving children at health risk and prompting HSE and Medical Council referrals while gardaí took no action.

Gardai confirm no action to be taken on controversial Children's Health Ireland waiting list report

A consultant inappropriately used NTPF top-up funds, leaving some children at future health risk, and Gardaí will take no action.

Privacy professionals

2 months ago

Data Protection investigation underway into security around hundreds of patient records at Children's Health Ireland facility

Inquiry into CHI's security procedures for children's health records initiated due to unprotected access.

'We are deeply sorry for the harm and distress caused' - CHI boss faces another grilling at PAC today

Children's Health Ireland acknowledges shortcomings in patient care and pledges commitment to improving standards.

'We are deeply sorry for the harm and distress caused' - CHI boss faces another grilling at PAC today

‘CHI fully acknowledges that we have fallen short of the high standards children and families deserve. We are deeply sorry for the harm and distress caused,’ said Lucy Nugent, chief executive of CHI.

Public health

Health

Six key points in CHI report sent to gardai - from staff suing each other to potential lifelong impact of delayed treatment

Toxic work environments at CHI may endanger patient safety.

Health

HSE to meet gardai over CHI waiting list report and will refer highlighted issues to Medical Council

An internal report revealed possible misuse of waiting list funds in Children's Health Ireland's weekend clinics.

Fundraising

Public hospitals asked to account for funding allocated towards waiting lists in wake of CHI funding scandal

Public hospitals must confirm compliance with funding use to reduce waiting lists amid scrutiny over fairness in additional clinic selections.

London politics

Report into alleged 'toxic' atmosphere in Children's Health Ireland has been sent to the gardai

The report reveals a serious cultural issue within Children's Health Ireland, highlighting bullying and disruptive behavior among staff.

UK news

CHI report on use of public funding referred to gardai; Fears delayed surgeries could mean some boys face infertility

Taoiseach Micheál Martin called for Garda investigation into public funding issues at Children's Health Ireland.

Health

Fears delayed surgeries could mean some boys face infertility or cancer in later life

Delays in children's surgeries at Children's Health Ireland pose serious long-term health risks.

5 months ago

Four members of CHI board resign following number of controversies

Health Minister Jennifer Carroll MacNeill announced the resignation of three voluntary members from the board of Children's Health Ireland, Dr Gavin Lavery, Brigid McManus, and Catherine Guy.

UK news

5 months ago

Three members of CHI board resign, Health Minister confirms

Three board members of Children's Health Ireland resigned amid controversies affecting the organization.

The resignations were confirmed by Health Minister Jennifer Carroll MacNeill.

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