It has been claimed that inconsistent application of the National Standards and Regulations for nursing homes is having a negative impact on patient care in County Donegal.
The HIQA inspection regime was highlighted as an area of concern in a report commissioned by Nursing Homes Ireland.
Spokesperson Tadhg Daly says the regime is one sided and unfair and that the losers are the residents of nursing homes:
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