ST JOSEPH’S Community Hospital received three non-compliances after an inspection was carried out by the Health Information and Quality Authority (HIQA).

The hospital, which is a designated centre located in Stranorlar and managed by the Health Service Executive (HSE), was inspected on May 1 this year and the report was published on the HIQA website last Thursday, August 28.

Providing care and support to meet the needs of both male and female older persons, the centre provides 24-hour nursing care.

The unit is divided into three units, Barnes View, Woodville and Finn View.

On the day of inspection there was an occupancy of 26 residents.

During the unannounced inspection of 18 regulations, 12 were found to be fully compliant, three were substantially compliant, and three were non-compliant.

These related to governance and management, fire precautions and protection.

In response to the findings, the HSE has submitted a compliance plan to HIQA.

The following are some of the actions that have been taken in relation to governance and management, fire precautions and protection.

Following inspection, a separate external entrance has been provided for the short-stay unit, and all fire safety risks identified in the Fire Risk Assessment have been completed.

Audits, risk assessments, and Quality Improvement Plans are reviewed monthly and discussed at quarterly QPS governance meetings.

All fire safety risks identified in the Fire Risk Assessment have also been completed.

The HIQA report also found that residents expressed high satisfaction with their living environment.

Residents described the centre as “very comfortable” and staff provided a “top-class job”.

It was reported that the atmosphere was welcoming, with residents’ choices respected regarding daily routines.

Recent refurbishment works had been completed in the centre which further enhanced the lived experiences of residents.

It was reported that residents had access to a variety of social activities tailored to their individual interests and abilities and a wheelchair-accessible bus was also available which enabled residents to enjoy regular outings in the local community.

The HSE remain focussed on providing safe, effective, and compassionate care and will collaborate with HIQA to implement and sustain ongoing improvements.