A report into St Stephen's in Glanmire found that the culture in one unit in particular- Unit 3- was reminiscent of a model of mental health care provided over 30 years ago.
Inspectors said there was a general attitude of negativity about the possibility of improvement in the lives of residents in Unit 3 at St Stephens, an emphasis on what residents could not do and the potential for aggression in residents.
Residents displayed institutionalised behaviour and the inspectors noted an atmosphere of tension and a dismissive attitude towards residents.
Management at the 87-bed facility submitted a detailed plan for corrective action including that all staff will be asked to complete recovery training and all staff in Unit 8 floor 2 and Unit 3 will be asked to complete training to enable a recovery focused ethos.
Meanwhile inspectors at the 10-bed Carraig Mór Psychiatric Intensive Care Unit in Shanakiel in the city found one high risk non-compliance on the regulation relating to individual care plans.
The commission carried out an announced inspection of the centre on the 12th of March 2021 following the death of a resident and identified a number of issues which related to the unsuitability of the premises at the time of the person's death.
Management at the centre subsequently submitted plans for a major refurbishment of the centre.
