Just four of 32 inspected disability centres fully compliant with infection control measures

Just four of 32 inspected disability centres fully compliant with infection control measures

Inspectors from the Health Information and Quality Authority (Hiqa) found residents in nine centres were not protected properly from the risk of infection. File picture

Only four disability centres out of 32 inspected for infection control measures by health watchdog Hiqa were fully compliant with requirements.

In the centres found to be non-compliant, concerns included staff not wearing PPE, not having clear instructions for cleaning especially of technical equipment and not having up-to-date infection control training.

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