Infection prevention has improved in Irish hospitals, says health watchdog

Hiqa says its work acts "as a catalyst for significant improvement in healthcare services". File Picture.

Efforts to "sustainably" address infection risks in Ireland's public acute hospitals in recent years means the country is better placed to address the Covid-19 infection risk.

The health services watchdog claims the improvements it has driven in recent years mean hospitals are in a better position now than before it started reviewing standards.