Dáil Éireann Debate, Thursday - 30 July 2020
1416. Deputy Darren O'Rourke asked the Minister for Health the date on which his Department, the HSE or both were first notified of concerns at a nursing home (details supplied); the person or body that raised the concerns; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [20732/20]
Amharc ar fhreagra1417. Deputy Darren O'Rourke asked the Minister for Health if he has received reports from HIQA or the HSE in respect of the care provided for a person (details supplied) at a nursing home; and if so, the way in which he plans to proceed [20733/20]
Amharc ar fhreagraI propose to take Questions Nos. 1416 and 1417 together.
With regard to the nursing home in question, I have been advised that information was first received by the HSE on 01 April 2020 from the advocacy agency SAGE by way of a notice of concern which was primarily addressed to HIQA. On 04 June, a Ministerial representation was submitted by you to the Department. On foot of this correspondence, Department officials wrote to HIQA and the HSE in June to notify them of concerns raised and to request that they take any action deemed necessary.
HIQA has advised that the Stage 1 (draft) inspection report is currently being finalised and thereafter will be issued to the registered provider in line with HIQA standard operating procedures. Officials in my Department have requested that HIQA communicates the outcome of their engagement with the nursing home to the family concerned. The final report will be provided to my Department.
