Paul Murphy
Ceist:592. Deputy Paul Murphy asked the Minister for Health how many concerns were received in relation to a nursing home (details supplied); and what they relate to. [19438/23]
Amharc ar fhreagraTuesday, 25 April 2023
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Freagraí scríofa
The Health Act 2007, as amended, provides the overarching regulatory framework for the nursing home sector with further detailed requirements set out in Registration Regulations, Care and Welfare Regulations and Quality Standards. Under the Health Act 2007, as amended, and related Regulations, the registered provider is responsible and accountable for the quality of care and safety of residents in nursing homes (designated centres) and all nursing homes are required to have a clear complaints procedure in place. Part 10 of the Care and Welfare Regulations sets out the requirements in this regard.
HIQA welcomes information in relation to designated centres that come within its regulatory remit. Any complaints of a serious nature are forwarded to HIQA as a matter of course and to the HSE where appropriate. As a regulator, HIQA has no formal legal role in examining individual complaints, but it does take into account all information it receives - including complaints from the public- when carrying out inspections. If a concern is raised about a nursing home, HIQA reviews all information received to inform its on-going risk-based regulation activities.
Please see the number of concerns raised to HIQA for the nursing home in question, for the period set out by the Deputy, which coincides with the COVID-19 pandemic:
|
2020 |
2021 |
2022 |
Grand Total |
|
14 |
12 |
8 |
34 |
Specific details in relation to the themes of these concerns are currently being collated by HIQA. This will be forwarded to the Deputy as soon as possible.