There were four non-compliances noted in a HIQA inspection at Dungloe Community Hospital last September.
There were 33 patients in the hospital at the time.
The inspection report says that overall, the feedback from residents was highly positive about the care provided by staff in this centre. However, the multi-occupancy rooms were not sufficiently well laid out or designed to ensure the rights and well-being of residents accommodated in them.
There were four non-compliances noted. They were in the areas of governance and management, personal possessions, premises and residents rights.
The report includes an appendix in which management at the hospital outline their responses to the issues raised in the report.
The full report can be accessed HERE
HSE Statement:
Dungloe Community Hospital is operated by the Health Service Executive (HSE) and is a community based hospital accommodating the needs, mainly of the older person. Accommodation is provided for 34 residents. There are 17 beds allocated for long term care and the remaining 17 are short term beds. The short term beds provide assessment, convalescence, respite and palliative care services
The Community Hospital is located in a two storey building where a range of community services are delivered. These include a day hospital, mental health services and out-patient clinics.
The unannounced inspection took place on 23rd September 2024 and the report was published on the HIQA website on 28th February 2025.
During the inspection residents reported that the centre “is a nice place, I feel safe here, staff are respectful” and “there is enough staff available here”.
Inspectors reviewed a sample of resident care plans and found that they provided sufficient information to guide appropriate cate for the residents. Inspectors noted that care plans were person-centred and based on the assessed needs of the residents
During this inspection, HIQA looked at 7 Standards in relation to governance and management and quality and safety of these, Dungloe Community Hospital was compliant with one, substantially compliant with two and non-compliant with four standards.
With regards to the non-compliances the service is working with HIQA to achieve full compliance with the regulations. An update of the laundry services is being completed which will ensure compliance with Infection Prevention and Control. The HSE continues to engage with the residents in respect of resident’s rights and personal possessions this ensures that the quality of life for each resident is respected and maintained.
Melissa Kelly, Acting General Manager for Older Persons Services HSE Community Services Cavan, Donegal, Leitrim, Monaghan, Sligo said “The HSE will continue to work to ensure the delivery of high quality, person centred services to the residents in Dungloe Community Hospital.”
