CHI report shows concerns were flagged last year over children's spinal surgeries at Temple Street

The report published by Children's Health Ireland (CHI) recommends developing a culture in the hospitals where staff feel safe raising concerns.

Children undergoing complex spinal surgery in CHI at Temple Street for spina bifida were more likely to need an unplanned follow-on surgery than at international hospitals, a report published by Children's Health Ireland (CHI) shows.

The report, published by CHI on Monday, shows concerns were flagged as far back as July 2022 and recommends developing a culture in the hospitals where staff feel safe raising concerns. The report is a summary created by CHI of two reviews, one carried out internally and one carried out externally by the Boston Children’s Hospital.