#childrens-health-ireland tag

1 day ago

Gardai confirm no action to be taken on controversial Children's Health Ireland waiting list report

A consultant inappropriately used NTPF top-up funds, leaving some children at future health risk, and Gardaí will take no action.

Privacy professionals

3 weeks ago

Data Protection investigation underway into security around hundreds of patient records at Children's Health Ireland facility

Inquiry into CHI's security procedures for children's health records initiated due to unprotected access.

Healthcare

1 month ago

CHI still denied access to new National Children's Hospital as fears grow over late September finish date

The completion timeline for the National Children's Hospital has been altered 15 times.

Public health

2 months ago

'We are deeply sorry for the harm and distress caused' - CHI boss faces another grilling at PAC today

Children's Health Ireland acknowledges shortcomings in patient care and pledges commitment to improving standards.

2 months ago

'We are deeply sorry for the harm and distress caused' - CHI boss faces another grilling at PAC today

‘CHI fully acknowledges that we have fallen short of the high standards children and families deserve. We are deeply sorry for the harm and distress caused,’ said Lucy Nugent, chief executive of CHI.

Public health

Health

Six key points in CHI report sent to gardai - from staff suing each other to potential lifelong impact of delayed treatment

Toxic work environments at CHI may endanger patient safety.

Health

HSE to meet gardai over CHI waiting list report and will refer highlighted issues to Medical Council

An internal report revealed possible misuse of waiting list funds in Children's Health Ireland's weekend clinics.

Fundraising

Public hospitals asked to account for funding allocated towards waiting lists in wake of CHI funding scandal

Public hospitals must confirm compliance with funding use to reduce waiting lists amid scrutiny over fairness in additional clinic selections.

London politics

Report into alleged 'toxic' atmosphere in Children's Health Ireland has been sent to the gardai

The report reveals a serious cultural issue within Children's Health Ireland, highlighting bullying and disruptive behavior among staff.

UK news

CHI report on use of public funding referred to gardai; Fears delayed surgeries could mean some boys face infertility

Taoiseach Micheál Martin called for Garda investigation into public funding issues at Children's Health Ireland.

Health

Fears delayed surgeries could mean some boys face infertility or cancer in later life

Delays in children's surgeries at Children's Health Ireland pose serious long-term health risks.

Four members of CHI board resign following number of controversies

Health Minister Jennifer Carroll MacNeill announced the resignation of three voluntary members from the board of Children's Health Ireland, Dr Gavin Lavery, Brigid McManus, and Catherine Guy.

UK news

Three members of CHI board resign, Health Minister confirms

Three board members of Children's Health Ireland resigned amid controversies affecting the organization.

The resignations were confirmed by Health Minister Jennifer Carroll MacNeill.

SF parents