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SIGNIFICANT progress has been made bringing Cahercalla Community Hospital and Hospice into compliance with national regulations, according to a report produced by an independent watchdog. An inspection by the Health Information and Quality Authority (HIQA) of the Ennis long-stay residential facility last September found non-compliance across multiple regulations. A meeting was held with the registered provider and representatives following the previous inspection as an escalation. On this inspection, inspectors followed up on the last inspection findings and found that significant progress had been made to bring the centre into compliance with the requirements of the regulations. The governance and management structures had been strengthened and were now in line with the centre’s statement of purpose and function. In addition, the provider has increased the monitoring and auditing of the service, which lead to improved oversight of the service provided to the residents. However, inspectors found one area relating to the availability of staff in the direct provision of care had …

CAHERCALLA Community Hospital and Hospice enjoyed a 76% increase in surplus of income over expenditure, according to the directors’ report for the financial year ending December 31, 2020, writes Dan Danaher. This report reveals the surplus for 2020, after providing for depreciation, amounted to €184, 940, up from €104,208 in 2019. The company, which is a not-for-profit organisation, has assets of €11,224,824, while its net assets have increased by €184,940. The report stressed the safety of patients and staff during the Covid-19 pandemic remains the company’s highest priority. “Wherever and whenever we can, we are actively supporting those who continue to have their lives changed or impacted by the virus, and those who are tirelessly and selflessly supporting the affected. “We remain incredibly grateful for the extraordinary efforts that all of our people are making in ensuring business continuity and continued support to our staff and patients.” “We have implemented appropriate contingency and business continuity plans in order to safeguard …

MAJOR changes to governance and staffing have been introduced recently in Cahercalla Community Hospital and Hospice to address shortcomings identified in the latest Health Information and Quality Authority inspection. That’s according to Cahercalla Board chairman, Dr Michael Harty, who has admitted the standard of care fell below normal standards during a major Covid-19 outbreak. A risk inspection by HIQA over three days on January 20, January 30 and February 1 found Cahercalla was non-compliant with 12 national regulations. While Cahercalla went 10 months without contracting any Covid-19 case, it had 23 confirmed cases among residents from December 28 to the end of January, of which four passed away, which was a matter of great regret to Cahercalla. Even though Cahercalla did fall short of HIQA standards during the Covid-19 outbreak, Dr Harty reassured families of patients the facility is now on a very strong footing and has addressed all the issues raised by the independent regulatory authority. Given Cahercalla is …

A COMMUNITY activist was shaken by the vile online abuse she experienced after posting a video seeking support to deal with a major outbreak of Covid-19 at Cahercalla Community Hospital and Hospice, Ennis. Hillary Tonge spent weeks organising the manufacture and distribution of Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) with others to nursing homes throughout the county including Cahercalla last May. On Saturday, January 16, Ms Tonge recalled she was contacted by a very stressed Cahercalla staff member, who outlined staffing issues, presented a letter written by Board chairman, Dr Michael Harty, and requested her assistance. In view of the role played previously by the Mná ag Gaire Women’s Shed group making PPE for nursing homes, Ms Tonge posted a video on Facebook seeking the public’s help under the group’s name. In an interview with the Clare Champion, Ms Tonge confirmed she did make efforts to contact Cahercalla management on Saturday, January 16 by phone but couldn’t get through. Dr Harty’s letter …