St. John’s Community Hospital provides residential care for 82 male and female residents over the age of 18. The objectives of St. John's Community Hospital include providing a high standard of care in accordance with evidence based practice, providing individualised care to residents and their families respecting the choices, values, dignity and beliefs and ensuring that the residents live in a comfortable, clean and safe environment.
The inspection on the July 19th 2024 was carried out to assess compliance with the Health Act 2007 (as amended), the Health Act 2007 (Care and Welfare of Residents in Designated Centres for Older People) Regulations 2013 (as amended), and the Health Act 2007 (Registration of Designated Centres for Older People) Regulations 2015 (as amended). The report was published on the HIQA website on November 5th 2024.
The inspector found that designated centre was well-managed for the benefit of the residents who lived there. The oversight and governance systems that were in place helped to ensure that care and services were provided in line with the designated centre's statement of purpose and that residents were able to enjoy a good quality of life in which their preferences for care and support were upheld. The inspector’s observations of staff and resident's interactions confirmed that staff were aware of residents needs and were able to respond in an effective manner to meet those assessed needs. Records confirmed that there was a high level of training provided for staff in this centre. The inspector noted there was a good programme of individualised and group activities available in the centre. A number of residents were supported to access community based services which enhanced their social well-being and maintained their links with the local community. Residents were also supported to attend numerous festivals and events held both in the centre and in the community, for example , there was good attendance at the ''wise roots festival'' where residents had the opportunity to view craft stands, participate in dancing and listen to performances from local musicians. Trips out included excursions to Knock Shrine, and a trip to a holy well.
The centre was noted to be compliant in 12 standards and substantially compliant in five standards.
The Registered Provider has reviewed their processes in respect of ensuring cover is in place in the absence of the person in charge. The Person in Charge has returned to post from September 2024. The Practice Development Coordinator has supported the Person in Charge to review and amend the care plan and audit tool documentation and the terminology used. The care plan documentation is now holistic and person centered. On-site training is being provide to staff. A review has taken place and a works schedule created by the Person in Charge / HSE Maintenance manager to ensure compliance with Regulation 17. The Person in Charge has conducted a review of the storage and management of all residents’ personal files, documentation and medication drug charts within the designated centre. Following this review all confidential documentation relating to residents care is now stored in accordance with the principles of the GDPR and HSE Data Protection Policy within a locked room or cabinet.
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 St. John’s Community Hospital.”
Last updated on: 05 / 11 / 2024
