Dungarvan Community Hospital

• Fire doors throughout the centre have gaps, missing or painted-over smoke and heat seals, and some lack automatic door closers, compromising fire containment.
• Fire alarm panels lack proper zoned drawings and staff are confused about alarm indications, affecting emergency response.
• Some multi-occupancy bedrooms require reconfiguration to ensure residents' privacy; in one room, access to beds and ensuite requires passing through another resident's space.
• Not all bedrooms have sinks for residents' personal hygiene; some sinks lack plugs and some are clinical hand wash sinks only.
• Emergency lighting outside is insufficient to guide occupants to assembly points, and some fire safety equipment service records were not readily available.

Staffing

The centre is managed by a person in charge supported by assistant directors of nursing, clinical nurse managers, nurses, healthcare assistants, and other support staff. Staff attend frequent fire safety drills and training and are aware of evacuation strategies, including bed evacuation and use of ski-sheets where needed.

Activities

Residents have access to occupational therapy, physiotherapy, and community services. Outdoor areas include gardens with raised containers for growing vegetables and murals to create interest.

Dementia

Has a dedicated dementia unit. Anne's Unit is a dedicated dementia-specific female unit providing specialised care for people with dementia.

Summarised by AI from the HIQA report of 10 July 2025. Check the report for the full picture.Source report (PDF)

• PremisesModerate risk · fix by 31 December 2025Not compliant
• Fire precautionsModerate risk · fix by 30 June 2026Not compliant