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HSE welcome positive assessment by Mental Health Commission of acute inpatient units in Kilkenny
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The HSE has welcomed the recent publication by the Mental Health Commsiion of its 2020 Annual Inspection Reports regarding both Dept. of Psychiatry/acute inpatient mental health facilities serving the South East.
The Mental Health Commission (MHC) recorded 94% at the unit located on the grounds of St. Luke’s General Hospital in Kilkenny.
Regarding the 44-bed Department of Psychiatry in Kilkenny (which serves the Carlow-Kilkenny/South Tipperary catchment area), the MHC reported a 21% rise in compliance there when comparing to its 2019 findings.
T unit is in the remit of South East Community Healthcare, as a designated approved centre for acute mental inpatient services and where teams of professionals (including medical, specialist and other support staff) are in place to serve the needs of all those who require treatment and support.