Killybegs Community Hospital provides Long Term Care and Short Term Care for people over 65. Currently accommodation is provided for 33 residents.
Killybegs Community Hospital was inspected by a HIQA inspector on June 7th 2024 and the report was published on the HIQA website on November 21st 2024.
The inspection found the hospital compliant in 17 regulations, substantially compliant in two regulations and non-compliant in one regulation.
The report noted that overall the residents provided positive feedback regarding the quality of care provided. Many residents commented that they enjoyed the social activities and said they were well supported in going out on outings as well as to local shops, church and garden area.
Inspectors observed that call bells were responded to promptly and staff members were responsive to the resident’s requests. The inspector noted that regular residents meetings were held and that the noted minutes indicated that the residents were consulted in the day to day running of the centre.
The report stated that overall, the care provided was of a good standard and met resident’s needs.
In relation to the non-compliant regulation all residents, who have expressed a wish to do so, have now been registered to vote in the next general election.
The kitchen is fully operational and the bedrooms and communal areas are being redecorated as part of the fire upgrade works which is expected to be completed by 29th November.
All fire safety issues are being addressed during fire upgrade works which are expected to be completed by 29th November.
New hand wash sinks have been installed in conjunction with IPC guidelines.
Kathleen Doherty, Acting General Manager for Older Persons Services HSE Community Services Cavan, Donegal, Leitrim, Monaghan, Sligo said “The HSE will continue to work to ensure the delivery of high quality, person-centred services to the residents in Killybegs Community Hospital.”
Last updated on: 21 / 11 / 2024
