Recent death of baby at Portiuncula Hospital leads to new external review into maternity and baby care
Briefly

Ten independent reviews are currently investigating the maternity and neonatal care provided to women and babies at a hospital, following serious incidents including seven cases of hypoxic-ischaemic encephalopathy and two stillbirths in 2023. The Health Service Executive (HSE) stated that an external management team is monitoring these services closely to ensure quality and safety. The findings of these reviews will be communicated to the affected families, indicating a transparent approach to addressing care quality issues at the facility.
In light of recent incidents, including hypoxic-ischaemic encephalopathy cases and stillbirths, ten independent reviews are evaluating neonatal care at the hospital to ensure safety.
An external management team is overseeing maternity and neonatal services at the hospital, collaborating closely with the Women and Children's Network to enhance care quality.
Read at Irish Independent
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