Report on progress in implementing recommendations arising from the report of the HIQA investigation into the provision of services to Ms A by the Health Service Executive at University Hospital Galway in relation to her symptomatic breast disease, and the provision of pathology and symptomatic breast disease services by the Executive at the hospital

Abstract

This report sets progress which has b een made by the HSE in relation to recommendations proposed by HIQA arising from an investigation into the provision of services to Ms A by the Health Service Executive at University Hospital Galway in relation to her symptomatic breast dise ase, and the provision of Pathology and Symptomatic Breast Disease Services by the Executive at the Hospital. Significant local and national progress has been made in relation to these recommendations and necessary arrangements are largely in pla ce. A key outstanding action is with regard to SLAs for clinical servi ces exchanged between the HSE and private sector. This matter will be brought to completion by the National Director for Commercial and Support Services.