Three disability care centres in Waterford receive exemplary inspection results
The report was published by HIQA.
Three designated centres for adults with disabilities in Waterford have been inspected by the Health Information and Quality Authority (HIQA).
The operation and governance of all three centres impressed inspectors.
13 residents were at this centre on the date of inspection.
Staff were observed being very respectful, according to the inspector's report.
Positive, respectful and kind interactions were observed between staff and residents on the day.
Residents reported feeling safe, respected and valued.
There was a strong emphasis on promoting independence and personal choice.
The centre was deemed ‘compliant’ in every area of inspection.
This centre is designed to provide long term care for two adults.
The inspector observed a safe, warm homely environment.
Residents presented as very happy and content.
Staff on duty were observed to be very caring and respectful.
Overall the inspector found a safe, high quality, well run centre that provided very good care to the two residents that lived there.
The centre was marked ‘compliant’ in every category of inspection.
8 residents were at this centre on the date of inspection.
Staff members were observed treating residents with dignity and respect over the course of the inspection.
As an example, one resident made a statement about their past, they presented as anxious and upset, the resident was verbally reassured and requested a hug that was facilitated by their support staff.
The inspector found the centre to be clean, warm and homely.
The centre was rated ‘compliant’ or ‘substantially compliant’ in all categories.
