Irish Health Watchdog to Review 34 Unexpected Hospital Deaths Including 12 Babies

Ireland's Health Information and Quality Authority (Hiqa) will review 34 unexpected deaths that occurred in hospitals across the country. The review encompasses 12 infant deaths and three cases linked to medication errors. The regulatory body's investigation focuses on deaths that were not anticipated based on patients' conditions, examining circumstances and care protocols to identify potential systemic issues in hospital safety practices.

Hiqa death review scope

• ▪The Health Information and Quality Authority (Hiqa) is reviewing 34 unexpected deaths in hospitals
• ▪The Hiqa review includes 12 baby deaths
• ▪The Hiqa review includes the deaths of three patients associated with medication errors