Recruitment remains a top priority for Letterkenny University Hospital (LUH), Manager Mr Sean Murphy stressed. He was reacting to a…
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“How did we get to this point?” – Cllr anger over Lifford Hospital issues
by Chris McNulty 2 years agoA DONEGAL County Councillor has asked how Lifford Community Hospital was allowed deteriorate into such poor condition that it has…
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HIQA report highlights ‘very poor condition’ of Lifford Community Hospital
by Chris McNulty 2 years agoCONCERNS have been raised over the poor living conditions for residents at the Lifford Community Hospital. A HIQA inspection has…
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‘Residents were like a family’ – Staff hit by nine deaths in Covid outbreak
by Chris McNulty 2 years agoTHE death of nine residents during a Covid-19 outbreak left staff at a Donegal nursing home significantly impacted. A HIQA…
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HIQA, the health watchdog has found foster care services in Donegal to be majorly non-compliant in three areas. The group…
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Burns, falls and management issues disclosed in Lifford disability centre report
by Staff Writer 5 years agoA Lifford residential care centre has been found to be non-compliant with seven outcomes under the Health Act 2007. A HIQA…
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HIQA reveals mixed patient experiences at Letterkenny University Hospital
by Rachel McLaughlin 5 years agoPatients at Letterkenny University Hospital have rated their care experience on a quality scale slightly below national average in 2017,…
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Health and safety dangers uncovered at three local disability centres
by Rachel McLaughlin 6 years agoTwo health centres in Donegal were found to have major breaches in heath and safety regulations in 2016. The Dungloe,…
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Doherty demands action after ‘harrowing’ HIQA revealations at Sean O’Hare unit
by Elaine McCallig 7 years agoSinn Féin Finance Spokesperson Deputy Pearse Doherty has sought an immediate response from Health Minister Simon Harris following the publication…
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Abuse allegations not investigated at a Donegal centre for people with disabilities
by Elaine McCallig 7 years agoA report published by the Health Information and Quality Authority reveals that allegations of abuse have not been investigated properly at…
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STAFF and management at Letterkenny Hospital have hit back over a hygiene inspection report released last night, saying it was…
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TD: TIME FOR SEAN MURPHY TO QUIT AS LETTERKENNY HOSPITAL MANAGER
by John2 8 years agoDeputy Padraig Mac Lochlainn has called for the resignation of senior executive hospital managers in Letterkenny in light of last…
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SINN Féin Councillor Gary Doherty says published findings by the Health Information and Quality Authority which found evidence of a number…
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BREAKING NEWS: LETTERKENNY General Hospital has been condemned by health inspectors over a series of breaches of basic hygiene rules.…
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DAMNING REPORT FINDS CHILDREN IN DONEGAL WERE PUT AT RISK FROM SEX OFFENDERS
by Stephen Maguire 9 years agoA report submitted by inspectors from the HIQA(Health Information and Quality Authority) show that children in Donegal were put at risk from sex…
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STAFFING BAN TO BLAME FOR CRITICAL REPORTS OF DONEGAL HOSPITALS, SAYS COUNCILLOR
by admin 10 years agoSpeaking in response to the recent HIQA report on St Joseph’s Community Hospital in Stranorlar and the plans of the…
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The Health Information and Quality Authority has criticised standards at two State-run nursing homes in Co Donegal. Carndonagh Community Hospital…
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HOSPITAL UNDERGOES HYGIENE OVERHAUL AS INSPECTORS PLAN RETURN VISIT
by Stephen Maguire 10 years agoStaff at Letterkenny General Hospital have spent the last number of days upgrading hygiene procedures amidst speculation it is to…
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LESSONS NEED TO BE LEARNED FROM NURSING HOME TRAGEDY – MCCONALOGUE
by Stephen Maguire 11 years agoDonegal Deputy Charlie McConalogue has said that important lessons need to be learned from the Nazareth House tragedy. Nine residents…