HIQA warns of 'unsafe' care service at St John of God care centre

More than 200 accidents and incidents were recorded last year at one care centre run by St John of God, watchdogs have revealed.

Inspectors from the Health Information and Quality Authority (Hiqa) said there were 234 reports including assaults among residents, physical and verbal abuse, violence and aggression, exposure to bodily fluids, falls, self injurious behaviour, unexplained bruising and marks on residents, and residents going missing.