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Healthcare Inspectorate Wales (HIW) has issued a report (25 January 2023) highlighting the impact of patient flow on the care being delivered within the emergency department at the Princess of Wales Hospital in Bridgend. We found that patients generally received a safe level of care. However, despite efforts by the health board, patient flow challenges meant that some patients did not receive timely care and treatment and remained in the emergency department for longer than expected.
Healthcare Inspectorate Wales (HIW) has issued a report (20 January 2023) into the findings from its inspection of St Peter’s Hospital in Newport, which specialises in providing mental health care to patients with conditions such as Dementia and Huntington's Disease. Staff were found to be committed to delivering a high standard of care and suitable protocols were in place to manage risk, health and safety and infection control.
Healthcare Inspectorate Wales (HIW) has issued a report (12 January 2023) relating to its inspection of Hillview Hospital in Ebbw Vale, which specialises in young people's mental health care.
Healthcare Inspectorate Wales (HIW) has issued a report (13th December 2022) highlighting the need for improvement within mental health wards at Ysbyty Ystrad Fawr in Ystrad Mynach.
Healthcare Inspectorate Wales (HIW) has issued a report (8th December 2022) highlighting the need for improvements within the emergency department at Morriston Hospital. The inspection concluded that despite staff efforts, patients were not consistently receiving quality care.
Following recent assurance work, we have repeatedly reported on a number of issues within dental practices across Wales, in particular within independent healthcare services.
Whilst a variety of issues were reported, some key themes have emerged through our inspections and quality checks. In some circumstances we have needed to ask the practices to take immediate action to reduce risks to patient safety.
Healthcare Inspectorate Wales (HIW) has issued a report (10th November 2022) highlighting the need for urgent improvement in the emergency department at The Grange Hospital in Cwmbran.
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