Staff at hospital in Waterford failed to fully investigate 'unexplained bruising'

Unannounced inspection at HSE-run community facility found safeguarding policies and procedures were not being followed

Hiqa found 'no action was taken to rule out a safeguarding concern' at Dungarvan Community Hospital. Picture: Dan Linehan

A community hospital in Co Waterford failed to take all necessary steps to protect residents from abuse, despite evidence of “unexplained bruising”, according to Hiqa.

An unannounced inspection at the HSE-run Dungarvan Community Hospital in Co Waterford last December found the centre's safeguarding policies and procedures were not being followed.