AGE ACTION APPEAL FOLLOWING DAMNING REPORT ON GALWAY NURSING HOME

Date Published: 21-Aug-2012

There's been a call for people to speak up if they have concerns for their loved ones in nursing homes.

It comes from Age Action, a day after an inspection report from HIQA raised grave concerns for the welfare and safety of residents at Owen Riff private nursing home in Oughterard.

Management of nutrition, medication and falls were among the concerns listed in the latest of four inspection reports carried out on the facility, which is owned by Riverside Nursing Home Limited.

The owners of the 40 bed facility recently withdrew their appeal to a closure order issued by the District Court last month.

The HSE was then directed to take charge and to make alternative arrangements for the residents as soon as is practicable.

Head of Advocacy with Age Action Eamon Timmins believes people need to be more forthright in voicing any concerns they have about the care their loved ones are receiving.