Press Releases 2011

Delivering and improving healthcare services through the use of the internet and other online technologies – also called eHealth – is an important feature in safe, effective, modern healthcare.

Assessing the clinical benefit to patients from health technologies has improved further today with the publication of new guidelines by the Health Information and Quality Authority.

Diagnostic testing options for women known to be at an increased risk of breast cancer is to be the subject of a health technology assessment by the Health Information and Quality Authority.

Knowing how to protect peoples’ personal health information, in a way that ensures highly sensitive health records are stored and used properly, is covered in a new guide published today by the Health Information and Quality Authority.

New guidelines on evaluating the clinical effectiveness of health technologies for the Irish health service have been launched by the Health Information and Quality Authority for consultation.

The Health Information and Quality Authority has published its report into the circumstances that led to the failed transportation of Meadhbh McGivern for transplant surgery on 2 July 2011.

Pursuant to Sections 59 and 60 of the Health Act 2007 as amended, an Ex Parte Interim Order was made by Carlow District Court on 21 July 2011 cancelling the registration of Avondale Nursing Home, Callan, Co. Kilkenny as a designated centre under Part 8 of the Health Act 2007.

Pursuant to Sections 59 and 60 of the Health Act 2007, an Interim Order was made by Carlow District Court, Carlow, Co Carlow on 21 July 2011 cancelling the registration of Avondale Nursing Home, West Street, Callan, Co Kilkenny as a designated centre under Part 8 of the Health Act 2007, with effect from 19:00hrs on 21 July 2011. In accordance with Section 64 of the Health Act 2007 the HSE was directed to take charge of Avondale Nursing Home from such time and to make alternative arrangements for the residents of Avondale Nursing Home as soon as practicable.

In April 2009, the Health Information and Quality Authority published its investigation report into Mid-Western Regional Hospital (MWRH) Ennis.

The Authority undertook the investigation following serious concerns raised by family members following the deaths of two patients who received treatment at the hospital and further concerns by families about the quality of care received across a variety of services provided.

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The Health Information and Quality Authority has had ongoing concerns in relation to the quality and safety of the care provided to patients requiring acute admission to the Adelaide and Meath Hospital, incorporating the National Children’s Hospital (the Hospital), and who receive initial care in the Hospital’s Emergency Department, and has previously sought assurances in relation to how the Board and Executive of the Hospital are governing and managing these risks.

Pursuant to Sections 59 and 60 of the Health Act 2007, an Ex Parte Interim Order was made by the District Court, Richmond Courts, North Brunswick Street, Dublin 7 on 3 June 2011 cancelling the registration of Rostrevor House Nursing Home as a designated centre under Part 8 of the Health Act 2007, with effect from 5.00pm on 3 June 2011.

Pursuant to Sections 59 and 60 of the Health Act 2007, an Interim Order was made by the District Court in Court 50, Richmond Courts, North Brunswick Street, Dublin 7 on 3 June 2011 cancelling the registration of Rostrevor Nursing Home, Rathgar, Dublin 6 as a designated centre under Part 8 of the Health Act 2007, with effect from 5.00pm on 3 June 2011. In accordance with Section 64 of the Health Act 2007 the HSE was directed to take charge of Rostrevor Nursing Home from such time and to make alternative arrangements for the residents of Rostrevor Nursing Home as soon as practicable.

The Health Information and Quality Authority has published an international review of data quality.

Following a number of enquiries, residents of nursing homes and their relatives should note the following: