HSE nursing home criticised by inspectors

A DUBLIN nursing home run by the HSE has been criticised for inadequate fire safety procedures, a substandard dining area and for failing to ensure all residents had access to call bells.

Dalkey Community Unit for Older Persons, in Dalkey village, Co Dublin, was advised by inspectors from the Health Information and Quality Authority (HIQA) that “significant improvements” were required in order to meet regulations governing care of the elderly in care homes.

On a positive note, inspectors praised the home for its “genuine commitment to ensuring that residents had a good quality of life”. In this regard, HIQA said, the home, which can cater for 50 residents, looked after the personal care and health care needs of residents well; residents were happy with recreational facilities; they felt safe; there was a high level of cleanliness and the gardens were bright and accessible.