Nursing home failed to address shortcomings despite seven inspections

Inspections carried out at a Co Waterford nursing home show a catalogue of failure to address shortcomings over a period of 18 months, leading to concern for its residents.

Seven inspections between Sept 2010 and Feb 2012 conducted by the Health Information and Quality Authority found that only marginal improvements were made to facilities and management at Martin’s Hospital, a 17-bed residential care centre for older people in Portlaw.

A report on the inspections was published yesterday by Hiqa.