Hiqa calls for urgent review of care regulations after 'challenging year'

Hiqa calls for urgent review of care regulations after 'challenging year'

Hiqa cited a number of nursing homes just days ago for not meeting the required standards in care for the elderly. File Photo

The pandemic exposed gaps in how our most vulnerable people are protected, and an urgent review of care regulations is now needed.

That is according to the annual report for the Health Information and Quality Authority (Hiqa) published on Wednesday. Hiqa received 1,838 concerns about services last year from the public.

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