An inspection report published by the Mental Health Commission has reported three non-compliances at the Department of Psychiatry at University Hospital Waterford.
The inspection was carried out across four days in September of last year - from September 19th to September 22nd 2023.
Here are some of the findings from the report:
The report by the Mental Health Commission was carried out following four days of inspections between September 19th and September 22nd 2023.
An adequate programme of routine maintenance was not in place, and records including clinical files were also deemed to be maintained in poor order.
Adequate arrangements were not in place for residents to access all general health services and for their referral to all other health services as required.
The inspection also noted that not all minor complaints were recorded by the approved centre.
The clinical file of one child who had been admitted to the approved centre was inspected.
While provisions were in place to ensure the safety of the child, age-appropriate facilities were not provided as the child was admitted to an adult-approved centre.
Furnishings were found to be unsuitable and did not support residents' independence and comfort while two sets of fire doors were found not to function properly when closing.
The approved centre was also not compliant with the Code of Practice on Physical Restraint and the Rule on Seclusion.
The full report is available here: Mental Health Commission Report on UHW Department of Psychiatry
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