Resident's lives 'dictated by unconscious institutional practices' in HSE-run hospital, report finds

Daily life for residents at a HSE-run hospital was "dictated by unconscious institutional practices", illustrated by how one woman's request to sit outside in the sun couldn't be facilitated and she was instead brought back to sit by her bed.

An inspection report published by HIQA into Kanturk Community Hospital in north County Cork found it was non-compliant with 12 of the 17 regulations assessed, with the health watchdog concluding that: "the registered provider had failed to ensure that an effective and safe service was provided for residents."