Press Releases 2010
13 - August - 10. Statement from the Health Information and Quality Authority
The Health Information and Quality Authority can confirm that confidential information was received about treatment a patient received in Mallow General Hospital.
09 - August - 10. Investigation into Mallow General Hospital announced by Health Information and Quality Authority
The Health Information and Quality Authority announced today that it is to undertake an investigation into the quality and safety of services and supporting arrangements provided by the Health Service Executive (HSE) at Mallow General Hospital.
30 - July - 10. ‘Health Catalogue’ Published by Health Information and Quality Authority
The Health Information and Quality Authority today published a comprehensive catalogue of health information sources. The catalogue will increase awareness about the purpose and content of these sources and how the data can be accessed. The publication of the catalogue will also identify any gaps or inconsistencies in health information.
14 - July - 10. Foster care inspection reports show wide variations in standards
Three reports published today by the Health Information and Quality Authority show considerable variations in the quality, safety and management of Health Service Executive (HSE) foster care services in the Dublin area.
08 - July - 10. Opinion Poll on Safety and Quality in Healthcare published by HIQA
The results of a new opinion poll published today show that over 95% of people want clear information about their healthcare around treatment options, costs and care planning.
06 - July - 10. Young people’s views on care inspection process published
The Irish Association of Young People in Care (IAYPIC) and the Health Information and Quality Authority have today published a new report on how young people in the care system in Ireland view the Authority’s inspection process.
24 - June - 10. Health Technology Assessment of the use of prion filters to reduce the risk of variant CJD transmission from transfusion of red cell concentrates in Ireland
Variant Creutzfeldt-Jakob Disease (vCJD) is a rare and fatal degenerative disorder of the human nervous system that is caused by infectious prion particles. Between 1999 and 2006 four patients were diagnosed with vCJD in Ireland. Worldwide, 217 cases have been identified, of which 170 were in the UK.
8 - June - 10. World experts gather to discuss value for money in healthcare
The biggest conference in the world on health technology assessment is on in Ireland this week. 1,206 delegates from 53 countries are attending the largest gathering of experts to look at providing better value for money in healthcare.
12 - May - 10. Health Technology Assessment International 2010 Conference Bursaries
The Health Information and Quality Authority (HIQA) and the Department of Health and Children are making a small number of bursaries available to participants from the Republic of Ireland to attend the Health Technology Assessment International 2010 (HTAi) conference taking place in the RDS in Dublin from 6 – 9 June 2010.
11 - May - 10. Major International Conference to Explore Improvements in Health
A major international health conference is taking place in Dublin from 6 to 9 June. With more than 1,000 experts and delegates expected to attend from 44 countries, the conference will be a significant boost to the Irish economy, bringing in an estimated €1.6 million.
05 - May - 10. World Health Organization’s Save Lives: Clean Your Hands Campaign
The World Health Organization (WHO) in their SAVE LIVES: Clean Your Hands annual initiative activities, are again issuing a global call to action inviting health-care workers, facilities and organisations throughout the world to actively campaign for improved hand hygiene at the point of care to reduce health care-associated infections and to demonstrate their commitment to this priority global movement.
26 - April - 10. Safer Care for Patients in an Electronic Age
The delivery of safer patient care in Ireland moved forward today with the publication of standards to increase the reliability and safety of electronic communication between GPs and healthcare services.
31 - March - 10. Nursing home registration cancelled
Pursuant to Sections 59 and 60 of the Health Act 2007, an Interim Order was made by the District Court in Bray Co. Wicklow on 29 March 2010 cancelling the registration of Glenbervie Nursing Home, Sidmonton Road, Bray Co. Wicklow as a designated centre under part 8 of the Health Act 2007, with effect from 9.00am on 30 March 2010. In accordance with Section 64 of the Health Act 2007 the HSE was directed to take charge of the Nursing Home from such time and to make alternative arrangements for the residents of the Nursing Home as soon as practicable. The matter is still before the Courts and at this time HIQA will not be making any public comment or statements until all legal proceedings have concluded.
22 - March - 10. HIQA Outlines Actions as a Result of Issues Raised in the Adelaide and Meath Hospital incorporating the National Children’s Hospital (AMNCH), Tallaght
The Health Information and Quality Authority today outlined a series of actions it is taking in relation to issues that have arisen in the Adelaide and Meath Hospital incorporating the National Children’s Hospital (AMNCH), Tallaght.
10 - March - 10. Media Statement regarding backlog of X rays at the Adelaide and Meath Hospital, Dublin incorporating the National Children’s Hospital (AMNCH) Tallaght
The Health Information and Quality Authority has today issued a statement regarding the backlog of unreported radiology films at the Adelaide and Meath Hospital, Dublin incorporating the National Children’s Hospital (AMNCH) Tallaght.
10 - March - 10. Guidance for the HSE for the Review of Serious Incidents including Deaths of Children in Care published
The Health Information and Quality Authority has today published its Guidance for the Health Service Executive for the Review of Serious Incidents including Deaths of Children in Care.
25 - February - 10. Report into the Quality and Safety of Symptomatic Breast Disease Services in Ireland Published
The Authority has today published its national report into the quality and safety of symptomatic breast disease services in Ireland and eight local hospital reports of the designated centres.
10 - February - 10. Consultation Begins on Draft Standards for the Safety of Children in Residential or Foster Care
New draft standards for the safety and wellbeing of children and young people in residential and foster care services are being launched for public consultation today by the Health Information and Quality Authority.
5 - February - 10. Inspector Identification Update
It has come to our attention that an attempt was made by an individual to impersonate a Health Information and Quality Authority Inspector. This is a matter of the utmost importance and one we take extremely seriously.
25 - January - 10. New Publication by Health and Social Care Regulatory Forum
The Health and Social Care Regulatory Forum are pleased to announce the publication of the Framework for Public and Service User Involvement in Health and Social Care Regulation in Ireland.
15 - January - 10. Evaluation of the use of resources in the national population-based cancer screening programme and associated services
The evaluation examined the feasibility of introducing such a programme in Ireland within existing resources.
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