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Tuesday 27 October 2020
Ten members of staff have tested positive for the virus.
The patient’s grand-daughter alleged that on 26 April 2018 the care-worker had verbally threatened her grandmother.
The HSE is yet to contact the family featured in the programme, says Fine Gael TD Fergus O’Dowd.
An inspection in April this year also found some staff had not received training in medication management and infection control.
Michael Mason plead guilty to sexual assault.
A Hiqa report found that bags of soiled washing were stored under beds at St Joseph’s Hospital in Ennis.
The HSE has confirmed that of the 1,080 disability files reviewed by one report, “47 priority cases” were highlighted for follow up.
Hiqa has warned the centre containing the home could face closure.
The operators of the centre have committed to a range of reforms.
One resident was left playing with blocks on the floor for most of the day, only getting a break to go to the toilet and eat.
They have come to a junction because of privacy issues, however, and are now seeking expert advice on how to move forward.
Five other residents at the care home were injured in the incident with one in serious condition.
Elderly residents were removed from the care home last night due to the immediate closure.
A raft of measures have been announced by the HSE to deal with the issues raised by tonight’s shocking documentary.
TheJournal.ie has been allowed view the documentary on Áras Attracta in advance. HSE and Garda investigations are under way into what the Taoiseach has called “intolerable” claims of abuse at the home.
HIQA inspected the home last summer and found a number of failings.
The gardaí are investigating the sudden death of a 72-year-old man at the care home in 2012.
A Prime Time investigation revealed that standards of care were not met at a care home run by Rehab Group.
The positions in nursing, administration, catering, managerial and support systems areas are being developed by the McMahon Health Group at the Cairnhill Bray facility.
One teenager absconded 72 times from the centre, according to a report by HIQA.
They said they had seen other staff members neglecting the residents, while a quarter said they had seen psychologically abusive acts take place.
In today’s 5 at 5: Man jailed for ‘road rage’ manslaughter; protest over care home cuts; no apology from D’arcy for ‘f-bomb’.
A silent walk will take place at 6pm in Sligo this evening to protest against funding cuts affecting the home, which provides care for people with intellectual disabilities.
A programme on BBC television tonight will highlight the abuse of an elderly patient at a care home in London last year.
INMO is angered by the move which is says came “without discussion” with staff – but HSE points to HIQA inspection reports which found the “old” building provided an “unfavourable physical environment”.
LIKE ALMOST EVERYTHING this year, Halloween in 2020 will be a bit different from usual.
Large scale fancy-dress parties shouldn’t be happening under Level 5.
One thing we can still do, however, is watch some horror films.
There’s plenty to choose from ranging between the child-friendly to the very scary ones available on streaming platforms and set to be shown on TV in the coming days.
So, this morning we’re asking you: Do you plan to watch some horror films this Halloween?
Poll Results:
Share your story: voices@thejournal.ie
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