Hospitals notify Hiqa of 123 unexpected deaths since September 2024

The notifications received so far include 39 for patients who died in unintended circumstances. File photo

Hiqa has been notified of the unexpected deaths of two expectant or new mothers and 19 stillborn or newborn babies under new hospital reporting rules.

Their deaths are among 123 notifications the health watchdog received since mandatory Patient Safety (Notifiable Incidents and Open Disclosure) Act 2023 reporting requirements came into force in September last year.