Dáil Éireann Debate, Wednesday - 20 March 2024
1528. Deputy Róisín Shortall asked the Minister for Health the reason the review of the paediatric orthopaedic surgery service at CHI and Dublin hospitals will only review the work of one consultant; to respond to concerns regarding the scope of this review (details supplied); and if he will make a statement on the matter. [13181/24]
Amharc ar fhreagraThe review is a comprehensive patient safety review and assurance process into the Paediatric Orthopaedic Surgery Service. This review is being led by an independent, international clinical expert Mr Nayagam.
Mr Nayagam finalised the Terms of Reference into this review following engagement with patient representative groups. The first phase of this review was to review the Paediatric Orthopaedic Surgical practice of an individual Consultant and the environment in which they operated and prepare a risk assessment and make any necessary recommendations.
Mr Nayagam will also review the service, including the governance, being provided by the Paediatric Orthopaedic Surgery Service at CHI Temple Street, CHI Crumlin, the National Orthopaedic Hospital, Cappagh and other relevant sites in Dublin for the purposes of providing independent assurance with regard to the current and future service delivery. Mr Nayagam will review the governance of the service and make any necessary recommendations for improvement including on matters such as quality, safety, outcomes, and performance metrics.
Mr Nayagam will also consider the implications of the findings of the review on the service including on matters such as service capacity, service access, and delivery on current service plans and make any necessary recommendations.
The terms of reference for the review are available here: www.hse.ie/eng/services/news/newsfeatures/tor-for-review-of-the-paediatric-orthopaedic-surgery-service-at-chi/.
