National Inpatient Experience Survey

A record 12,367 patients took part in the sixth National Inpatient Experience Survey, sharing feedback on their experience of care in Irish hospitals. The survey revealed that the majority of respondents (85%) rated their hospital care experience positively, with 58% rating their care as “very good” and 27% as “good”.

The survey is part of the National Care Experience Programme, a joint initiative by HIQA, the HSE and the Department of Health.

The sixth National Inpatient Experience Survey will take place this summer. All patients aged 16 years or older, who spend 24 hours or more in a public acute hospital and are discharged during the month of May will be invited to participate in this national survey.

This month we published the results of the fifth National Inpatient Experience Survey. The aim of the survey is to find out from patients what is working well in our health service, and identifying where improvements are required, and offers patients the opportunity to describe their care experiences.

The 2022 National Inpatient Experience Survey closes on 12 August. This is the final chance for the over 25,000 patients who were in hospital in May to complete and survey and share their experiences of care.

Last month, the results of the 2021 National Inpatient Experience Survey were launched by the Minister for Health, Stephen Donnelly.