In a statement released to WLR FM News, The HSE/South East Community Healthcare (SECH) has been notified by the Health Information and Quality Authority (HIQA) of that authority’s cancellation of Aperee Living’s registration of its nursing home in Ballygunner, Waterford.
The HSE/SECH has also been informed that Aperee Living Ltd. did not appeal the notice of cancellation.
The HSE/SECH is liaising with Aperee Living Ltd. and in accordance with the Health Act in such circumstances, the HSE/SECH is on site at the nursing home this afternoon taking charge with immediate effect.
The HSE/SECH wish to assure everyone that its focus at this time is ensuring the welfare of the 44 nursing home residents and acknowledges it is a difficult time for them and their families.
The HSE/SECH thanks everyone for their co-operation, including staff of Aperee Living Ltd. – for whom this is also a difficult time.
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