Tag: hospital safety
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HSE apologises over death of girl with Strep A infection and launches KATE training initiative
HSE apologises and a family’s call for change after Kate Colum’s death The HSE has formally apologised to the family of five-year-old Kate Colum, who died after a severe Strep A infection at Sligo University Hospital (SUH). The inquest, which concluded with a unanimous verdict of medical misadventure, highlighted serious concerns about the management of…
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The Rising Threat of Candida auris in Hospitals
Introduction to Candida auris Candida auris, commonly referred to as C. auris, is an emerging fungal pathogen that poses a significant threat to healthcare settings worldwide. This organism has become notorious for its ability to spread rapidly within hospitals and other healthcare facilities, causing serious infections in patients, particularly those with weakened immune systems. The…