NHQI

A group of concerned, volunteer citizens, campaigning for systemic change in the care and quality of life of older people in nursing homes in Ireland.

[NHQI @NHQI1]

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[NHQI @NHQI1]

"Our Constitution places 'the family' front and centre but this commitment has yet to make its way into healthcare policies & practices for older people in nursing homes." Read the full letter from Gabriella @nhqi1 in her letter in The Irish Times.
https://t.co/Fi7UsdmItI

[NHQI @NHQI1]

Former Tipperary hurling coach Eamon O’Shea on his late mother’s dementia: ‘I look intensely at her eyes in photos’ https://t.co/Pgtit9P7Lu

[NHQI @NHQI1]

How come “quality of life” does not feature in HIQA inspection metrics & is only vaguely referred to in reports? We all know the elements that make us happy. While clinical excellence is important, we cannot forget the importance of living a good life.
#rightsdonotgrowold

[NHQI @NHQI1]

This makes for harrowing reading & is indicative of an outmoded model of care, where older people are seen only through the lens of their disability or illness & are not listened to.
‘We never thought a rapist could be stalking our mam’s care home’ https://t.co/OrO7QvaX0M

[Care Champions Ireland @CareChampions2]

Failure to ensure safeguarding plan was fully implemented.
Care plans incomplete
One resident had five wounds
Directions of the tissue viability nurse specialist not implemented.
Risks not identified & managed to ensure residents safety & well-being

https://t.co/qOos6ZA0oN

[Sarah Donnelly @sarahmdonnelly1]

Looking forward to participating in @TheLeftBankSD on 19th August @DCU to discuss the challenges facing social care in Ireland @UCDSocialPWJ In great company with @RoisinShortall chairing the expert panel discussion along with fellow panellists Professor Emma Dowling +@bmariaam

[Sinéad McGarry @Sineadmcgar]

Highly recommend a listen to this informed interview with @sarahmdonnelly1 on behalf of @IASW_IRL as social work reflects on learning from what we know (and don't know) about the Emily case. https://t.co/odVjKFslCk

[Care Champions Ireland @CareChampions2]

Thousands of families denied any form of truth telling process. Having begged Govt to intervene & help. Those who were bereaved in inhumane circumstances say its as bad now as the day it happened. Without those key details, they can not move forward.

https://t.co/sA6O1NXhjK

[Care Champions Ireland @CareChampions2]

"More than 20 residents of a HSE-operated community nursing home may have been sexually or physically abused, potentially by the same person"
#RememberEmily
@LeoVaradkar @DonnellyStephen
@MaryButlerTD

https://t.co/n0daEsNKYb.

[NHQI @NHQI1]

Joe Boyle is part of the team @NHQI1. Read his letter in the Irish Times today, which conveys the outrage we all share.
#wedemandbetter #rightsdonotgrowold

Sexual assaults on nursing home residents https://t.co/Pk3xKm3fPx

[Sarah Donnelly @sarahmdonnelly1]

Excellent Op-Ed @VGeiran @IASW_IRL 'NIRP report highlights deep systemic, structural + cultural issues...NIRP explicitly recommends a move to a social model of care, which sees the care setting as a resident’s home'
https://t.co/zIlcYt4TV9

[NHQI @NHQI1]

We need to demand change with one voice. There is strength in unity. Let's do it for Emily and the women who were not listened to. #wedemandbetter #rightsdogrowold

Calls for safeguards as sex offender admitted to nursing home abused other residents https://t.co/WLSM1IZh1l

[Majella Beattie @Majellabeattie1]

Horrific, it is one report after the other of sexual assaults on ladies living in nursing homes. It is reprehensible that the safeguarding bill by @ColetteKelleher years ago did not progress to legislation.
#SafeguardingLawsNow
@MaryButlerTD @LeoVaradkar @DonnellyStephen

[NHQI @NHQI1]

Editorial: This should be a watershed moment to assure the elderly we care about their safety https://t.co/RoCDIf9qQY

[Sinéad McGarry @Sineadmcgar]

It is easy to criticise political leaders but the fact @MaryButlerTD, Minister for Older Persons has yet to speak to the media about the sexual assaults of multiple women in nursing homes is so disappointing. Where is her leadership on this? Where is she?

[Sarah Donnelly @sarahmdonnelly1]

The need for #adultsafeguarding to have a fully independent Safeguarding Authority is critically important- @HSELive cannot investigate itself @safeguardingire @morningireland

[NHQI @NHQI1]

It is long past time that our nursing homes adopted a person-centred model of care rooted in human rights and the needs and wishes of the individual resident.
#wedemandbetter #rightsdonotgrowold

[NHQI @NHQI1]

Today's shocking report shows an outmoded model of care, where older people are seen only through the lens of their disability or illness & are not listened to. This happened during COVID, when residents were isolated from family members.
#wedemandbetter #rightsdonotgrowold

[Sinéad McGarry @Sineadmcgar]

Please watch @AilbheConneely on @rtenews explain why the current safeguarding policies mentioned by @LeoVaradkar today fail adults in care settings, this is just part of her skilled & sensitive analysis of a highly traumatic report today. @IASW_IRL @Fergusodowd