11/09/2014
Staff In Savita Halappanavar Case Disciplined
Nine members of staff at University Hospital Galway have faced disciplinary action over the death of Savita Halappanavar, the Health Service Executive (HSE) has confirmed.
The HSE said that the disciplinary action included written warnings for some staff and pre-procedural informal counselling with training and mentoring for others.
No staff were dismissed or suspended.
A further 21 staff members involved in the treatment of Ms Halappanavar were ruled to have "no case to answer".
Ms Halappanaver died at the hospital on 28 October 2012, five days after being refused a termination.
The HSE added that disciplinary procedures are now complete.
(MH/JP)
The HSE said that the disciplinary action included written warnings for some staff and pre-procedural informal counselling with training and mentoring for others.
No staff were dismissed or suspended.
A further 21 staff members involved in the treatment of Ms Halappanavar were ruled to have "no case to answer".
Ms Halappanaver died at the hospital on 28 October 2012, five days after being refused a termination.
The HSE added that disciplinary procedures are now complete.
(MH/JP)
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