HIQA criticises several HSE-run homes

A number of HSE-operated centres for people with disabilities have been criticised by health watchdog, HIQA. It has also raised concerns about regulatory non-compliance in facilities in the north west.

The inspections, by the Health Information and Quality Authority, of the HSE’s Parkview facility, in Co Sligo, of Saimer View Community Group Home, in Co Donegal, and of some other centres, noted how HIQA had raised concerns with the HSE national director in relation to the significant, continuing non-compliance in centres operated by the HSE in CHO Area 1.

The Chief Inspector of Social Services asked the HSE for a plan outlining the actions the HSE would take to improve the quality of life for residents in the services in CHO (Community Healthcare Organisation) Area 1, and the overall safety of the services operated by the HSE in that area.