Nursing groups review standards of care

MORE than 70 nurse managers are to develop standards of nursing care based on best international practice in a bid to improve private nursing home care.

Nursing groups review standards of care

The initiative, called Standards of Nursing care for Nursing Homes, comes in the wake of revelations last May of mistreatment of elderly patients at Leas Cross, a Co Dublin nursing home. The home was closed by the owner two months ago.

The Health Service Executive (HSE) said the facility is now complying with regulations.

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