HIQA has today published two inspection reports on residential centres for older people in Convoy and Carndonagh. In both instances, the providers have set out details of how non-compliances are being addressed. In most instances, those measure are already in place.
There were 11 non-compliances identified at Brentwood Manor Nursing Home in Convoy, which had 54 residents in place at the time of the inspection in November last year.
The non-compliances were identified in the areas of staffing, training and development, governance and management, notification of incidents, premises, infection control, fore precautions, assessment and care plans, healthcare, management of challenging behaviour, and residents rights.
The full report on Brentwood Manor can be accessed HERE
Three non-compliances were identified at Carndonagh Community Hospital, which had 26 residents at the time of in inspection in October. They were in the areas of governance and management, premises and fire precautions.
The full report on Carndonagh Community Hospital can be accesed HERE
HSE statement re : Carndonagh Community Hospital –
24th February 2023
HSE Media Statement
Community Healthcare Cavan, Donegal, Leitrim, Monaghan, Sligo
Re: HIQA inspection of Carndonagh Community Hospital, Co. Donegal
Carndonagh Community Hospital is a 46 bed Residential Care Facility in Carndonagh, Co.Donegal providing Assessment, Respite, Long Term Care, Dementia and Palliative Care for clients within the Inishowen Catchment Area.
It provides 23 long term care beds and 23 short term care beds.
The HIQA inspection was carried out on the 20th of October 2022 and the report was published on the HIQA website on February 23rd 2023.
Arrangements were in place to ensure staff were facilitated to attend mandatory and professional development training appropriate to their roles.
The provider had kept the staff resources of the centre under review and the rosters reviewed on the day of inspection evidenced that there was a sufficient number of nurse on duty at all times in the centre.
Residents were supported to maintain control of their clothing and personal belongings. Residents had adequate storage space in their bedrooms, including a lockable space for their valuables if they wished.
The findings identify eleven areas were compliant, three substantially compliant and three were non-compliant.
A weekly check of Medicinal Stock and resident’s medication is completed by the nursing staff. This check will also include a weekly sign off by the Clinical Management Team.
A comprehensive Fire Risk Assessment report has been completed and included with this compliance plan. Issues identified in the recently refurbished Oak Ward have been addressed in full. Fire doors close fully when released, fire rated brass screws have been fitted to door hinges. A fire drill has been completed in this area to test fire evacuation procedures and to familiarise staff with this new area.
Immediately following the inspection access to the chapel area was restricted to residents and staff until a further assessment is completed. This was completed on 30/01/2023 with Action Plan in place. Residents have access to quiet areas for reflection and masses are celebrated in the sitting room.
Martin Collum, General Manager for Older Persons Services HSE Community Healthcare Cavan, Donegal, Leitrim, Monaghan, Sligo said “The HSE will continue to work to ensure the delivery of high quality, person centered services to the residents in Carndonagh Community Hospital”.
