Hiqa identifies areas of non-compliance at Cork hospital

Hiqa has identified a number of areas of non-compliance at a hospital in Cork.

Announced inspections were carried out at St Joseph's Community Hospital in Millstreet on March 4 and 5.

There were no abuses or care deficits identified.

However, in one case, the health watchdog found that an unexpected death of a resident had not been notified to the relevant inspector.

Other areas of non compliance-included a palliative care patient receiving treatment in a multi-occupancy ward; staff awareness of safeguarding arrangements in the event of an allegation of abuse; fire regulations and medication management practices.

A review also found not all staff had up-to-date training in recognising and responding to abuse. One staff's file did not contain full employment history.

Hiqa has given the hospital a timeline to address the issues identified.