Beaumont Hospital in Dublin has apologised to the family of an elderly man for failing to protect his dignity.
The Irish Independent says 81 year old Gerry Feeney, who suffered from Parkinsons disease, was left exposed in a dirty gown at the hospital in December last year.
He died three weeks after his release from hospital.
Gerry Feeney was admitted to Beaumont Hospital from his nursing home in December last year.
He was assessed and discharged only to be re-admitted again later in the month.
A picture of him emerged at the hospital sparking outrage – he was in a dishevelled state and his incontinence pad was open, leaving him exposed.
An independent report – commissioned by the hospital following complaints by Mr Feeney's family – has found there was a failure to implement discharge and staffing level policies.
And it says there was poor communication and confusion about Mr Feeney's care.
The hospital has apologised for failing to protect his dignity.
