HSE investigating after video shows dementia patient being ‘disrespected’ on hospital ward – The Irish Times
The HSE said it was appalled at a video recording appearing to show the behaviour of a healthcare…
New Dublin nursing home lies empty as owners await law change to get more overseas workers – The Irish Times
Just off Garville Avenue in Rathgar, south Dublin, a five-storey white-painted building that should be home to scores…
Great Care Co-op: ‘We make the care plans for each client individually’ – The Irish Times
Danahe Patino feeds 84-year-old Sarah Canavan as she sits in her extendable armchair. The healthcare assistant and her…
Overreliance on AI risks ‘deskilling’ health sector staff, report warns – The Irish Times
There is a risk of deskilling health and social care staff through the overreliance on artificial intelligence tools,…
Tusla reports ‘unprecedented demand’ as referrals pass 100,000 for first time – The Irish Times
Tusla needs “as much resourcing as possible” as it faces “unprecedented” and increasing demands on it services, the…
‘Metal work would protrude from her shoulders or back’: Girl (11) settles spinal implant case – The Irish Times
An 11-year-old girl who sued after she was implanted with an unapproved spring during spinal surgery at a…
Toxic masculinity creating ‘testing time’ for staff at Oberstown child detention centre – The Irish Times
Toxic masculinity is an “emerging trend” among male youths in the Oberstown Children Detention Campus, according to its…
Dublin nursing home residents heard ‘shouting for help’ due to low staff levels – The Irish Times
Poor staffing levels at a Dublin nursing home resulted in residents having to shout for help for “prolonged…
‘Not possible to determine’ if single shingles vaccine lowers risk of dementia, says Hiqa – The Irish Times
It is “not possible to determine” whether the shingles vaccination directly reduces the risk of dementia, the health…
Expanding RSV vaccination would result in ‘significant reductions’ in infant hospitalisation, says Hiqa – The Irish Times
Expanding vaccination against a potentially fatal respiratory virus to infants would result in “significant reductions” in the number…
20 steps to spring clean your finances – The Irish Times
‘Tis the season for a spring clean. While others may be focused on decluttering their homes or clearing…
Technology could cut dermatology waiting lists but ‘urgent need’ for more consultants, Hiqa says – The Irish Times
The use of technology to support dermatology referrals could help reduce waiting lists for the service but there…