HIQA is to publish a report criticising aspects of care provided to residents of St. Joseph’s Hospital in Ennis.
Ahead of the publication of the report – which is expected later today – HSE MId-West Community Healthcare has issued a formal apology to residents and families for not meeting the required standards.
The report follows an inspection conducted by HIQA in March, and Clare FM understands that while it will state that residents’ medical and healthcare needs were met, issues were identified with other aspects of patient care, and seperately with management systems at the facility.
The HSE says has commissioned a review into St. Joseph’s on foot of HIQA’s findings.
Statement from the HSE
St. Joseph’s Hospital, Ennis provides an essential service to the population of County Clare. The services that are provided include short term, Respite, Rehab and Continuing Care. It is an integral part of the community with the local parish church on site and has established links with local schools through intergenerational projects.
A HIQA inspection was carried out in St Joseph’s Hospital, Ennis on March 10th and March 11th, 2021 where evidence of high standards of care were identified and there were also a number of areas of non-compliance. Mid- West Community Healthcare Chief Officer, Maria Bridgeman, and Management and staff at St Joseph’s Hospital acknowledge the non-compliances. We would like to apologise to residents and families for not meeting the required standards.
The HSE will continue to work with staff and with the regulator towards full compliance with all standards. As part of this process, a review commenced in HSE Mid-West Community Healthcare on 28th April, 2021.
