Galway Bay FM News Archives
NUTRITION AND MEDICATION AMONG CONCERNS IN DAMNING REPORT ON OUGHTERARD NURSING HOME
Date Published: 20-Aug-2012
Management of nutrition, medication and falls are among the concerns listed in the latest inspection reports carried out on Owen Riff private nursing home in Oughterard.
Four such reports have been published by the Health Information and Quality Authority to date.
The owners of the 40 bed facility recently withdrew their appeal to a closure order issued by the District Court last month.
During the unannounced monitoring inspection in April, inspectors were not satisfied that the provider had taken sufficient action to address failings identified in a previous report.
Significant concerns remained over management of nutrition and weight loss, falls management, wound management and access to health professionals.
It was noted that residents were observed to be unkempt and their hair not brushed or combed.
Male residents were unshaven, and there was a "bowel/shower" book in use, which indicated that the majority of residents did not have a bath or shower in the previous month, instead "sponge" was recorded.
Inspectors were also concerned about the portion size of means and said water and drinks were not freely available or accessible to residents.
Date Published: 07-May-2013
Galway has a population of young people which is more than twice the national average.
According to information gathered by the Central Statistics Office, Galway’s population of 20 to 24 year olds is more than twice the national average.
The number of 25-34 year olds in Galway is also more than the norm nationally, with the two main colleges thought to be the main reason.
However immigration in Galway is much higher than in other areas at 19.4 percent, compared to the national average of 12 percent.
Date Published: 07-May-2013
A city councillor is encouraging people to donate goods directly to charity shops.
It follows allegations of thefts from clothes banks in Galway and across the country in recent months.
However, cameras are in place at some clothes banks and surveillance is carried out by local authorities.
Speaking on Galway Talks, Councillor Neil McNeilis said the problem of theft from clothes banks is widespread.
Date Published: 07-May-2013
A park ‘n’ ride scheme from Carnmore into Galway city could become a permanent service if there is public demand.
That’s according to the Chief Executive of Galway Chamber of Commerce, Michael Coyle.
The pilot scheme will begin at 7.20 next Monday morning, May 13th.
Motorists will be able to park cars at the airport carpark in Carnmore and avail of a bus transfer to Forster Street in the city.
Buses will depart every 20 minutes at peak times and every 30 minutes at offpeak times throughout the day, at a cost of 2 euro per journey.
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