The HSE has acknowledged that “significant change” is needed at a Cork nursing home following the publication of a scathing audit by the health watchdog. “The HSE did not take the necessary measures to ensure that the service was safe, appropriate, consistent and effectively monitored,” Hiqa said. Kanturk Community Hospital is already moving towards a vastly improved environment and experience for residents,” the HSE said. “This report does not reflect our values, or the standard of care we strive to provide for residents at all community hospitals." It is very clear that significant change is needed at Kanturk Community Hospital, and work is underway to bring that change about, with real changes already evident,” it said.

Source: Irish Examiner February 05, 2019 14:48 UTC