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HIQA report criticises hygiene standards at Mayo General Hospital - again . . .

gizmo555 · 2016-09-19 12:00:16

An inspection of Mayo University Hospital, Castlebar, found poor standards of environmental and patient equipment hygiene . . . . . . Cumulatively, the findings of the May 31st inspection in Mayo were poor enough to be considered an “immediate high risk” and a re-inspection was carried out on July 13th. . . . Hiqa said it…

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19-09-2016 1:00pm

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An inspection of Mayo University Hospital, Castlebar, found poor standards of environmental and patient equipment hygiene . . .

. . . Cumulatively, the findings of the May 31st inspection in Mayo were poor enough to be considered an “immediate high risk” and a re-inspection was carried out on July 13th.

. . . Hiqa said it was concerning that this was similar to findings from unannounced inspections in 2014 and 2015.

It said: “A collective approach to the implementation of good practice by all staff is needed. This will require more effective leadership at all levels, and more effective governance at a senior level within the hospital to promote best practice in environmental hygiene.

“A full review of all aspects of environmental hygiene service delivery and associated management in the hospital is recommended as a matter of priority.”

http://www.irishtimes.com/news/health/hiqa-report-critical-of-hygiene-standards-at-mayo-hospital-1.2796727

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