An investigation has found 'reasonable grounds for concern' in relation to physical or sexual abuse for 21 past or current residents at a HSE-run nursing home
AN INVESTIGATION has found “reasonable grounds for concern” in relation to physical or sexual abuse for 21 past or current residents at a HSE-run nursing home.
The safeguarding review was undertaken to identify if any further reportable incidents may have taken place.Safeguarding review Between October 2020 and November 2021, the safeguarding review team met with residents, families and staff.The team sought to ascertain whether there were other reportable incidents under the HSE Safeguarding Vulnerable Person’s at Risk of Abuse Policy which might need to be reported to the Gardai and investigated accordingly.
Reasonable grounds for concern were also found in relation to the psychological abuse of two residents. “Fundamental improvement is required to the day to day recording systems to achieve safe healthcare delivery and protect the wellbeing of residents in this Community Nursing Unit. Furthermore, there needs to be clear documentation in relation to safeguarding issues and the decisions made in relation to them,” the review said.Advertisement
The team recommended that the CHO should communicate with national community operations to advise that the learning from this review suggests the development of adult safeguarding legislation and national policy should be progressed. “Our apology will not take away the trauma and distress both she and they have endured. I am very grateful to them for meeting me recently and allowing me the opportunity to apologise in person on behalf of the HSE. Of equal importance was the value of hearing their experience of the aftermath of this dreadful crime,” he said.
Gloster said that 21 files in addition to ‘Emily’ met the safeguarding threshold for referral to gardaí.
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