Finnside designated centre is managed by the Health Service Executive (HSE) Community Healthcare Cavan, Donegal, Leitrim, Monaghan, Sligo (CH CDLMS) Disability Services and provides residential care and support to three adult residents. The centre is a detached bungalow which is located on a small campus based setting and is within walking distance to a town in Co. Donegal. Each resident in the Finnside centre has their own bedroom with access to shower room facilities, two sitting rooms, a dining room & kitchenette and an activity room. The centre has spacious gardens to the rear and the front of the property. Residents are supported by a skill mix of both nursing and care assistant staff. Transport is provided to accommodate residents in accessing community based facilities and activities.
The Finnside centre was inspected by the Health Information and Quality Authority (HIQA) on the 2 July 2024. The report was published on the HIQA website on September 27 2024.
Twenty two regulations were inspected by HIQA and all were deemed fully compliant.
On the day of inspection the HIQA inspector noted that “There was a very pleasant atmosphere in the centre. Staff were heard chatting comfortably with residents. They were heard singing and laughing together with residents.” The inspector also noted that “staff offered the residents choices throughout the day. They were knowledgeable of the residents’ individual communication strategies. Two members of staff demonstrated how they had supported one resident’s communication through the use of objects.”
HSE CH CDLMS Disability Services will continue to work to ensure that a high quality service is maintained ongoing for the residents of Finnside designated centre.
Last updated on: 27 / 09 / 2024
