In a recent appearance before the Oireachtas Health Committee, Hiqa officials disclosed that 95 nursing homes are under various restrictions due to inadequate care standards, which potentially endanger residents. Susan Cliffe, Hiqa's deputy chief inspector, elaborated that these include 52 homes operated by the Health Service Executive (HSE), one voluntary home funded by the HSE, and 23 privately operated facilities. This situation raises significant concerns about safety and quality in elder care and highlights ongoing challenges within the nursing home sector.
Susan Cliffe, deputy chief inspector of Hiqa, stated, "The homes included 52 run by the HSE, another was a voluntary home funded by the HSE and 23 were privately owned."
Hiqa officials revealed that 95 nursing homes face restrictions due to failure in meeting care standards, posing risks to residents' safety.
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