Hiqa report finds issues at Midleton hospital

A health watchdog inspection of Midleton Community Hospital in Cork has found deficiencies in how it dealt with complaints of potential abuse.

The inspection by the Health Information and Quality Authority (Hiqa) also found issues with the layout of some parts of the campus and inadequate bathing and showering facilities, although it praised many other aspects of the service there.

The inspections took place on two days last October at the HSE-run facility which provides long-stay, respite, and convalescent care to the older population of Midleton and the surrounding area. It has capacity for 53 residents.