First nursing home report published

THE first private nursing home subjected to the rigours of a new inspection regime provides a good quality service and is well-managed but has inadequate fire safety and infection control measures, according to the nursing home watchdog.

All but one of six residents interviewed by inspectors from the Health Information and Quality Authority (HIQA) at Pointe Boise Nursing Home in Upper Salthill, Galway, said they were very satisfied with their quality of life.

Shopping trips, lunch dates and church attendances were all facilitated and the food was described as “excellent”. However, inspectors felt staff were not adequately prepared to respond in the event of a fire.