Beaumont Hospital in Dublin has apologised to the family of an elderly man for failing to protect his dignity.
The Irish Independent reports that 81-year-old Gerry Feeney, who suffered from Parkinson's disease, was left exposed in a dirty gown at the hospital in December last year.
He died three weeks after his release from hospital.
Mr Feeney was admitted to Beaumont Hospital from his nursing home.
He was assessed and discharged, only to be re-admitted again later in the month.
A picture of Mr Feeney in the hospital showed him in a disheveled state with his incontinence pad open, leaving him exposed.
An independent report - commissioned by the hospital following complaints by Mr Feeney's family - has found there was a failure to implement discharge and staffing level policies.
It also says there was poor communication and confusion about Mr Feeney's care.
The hospital has apologised for failing to protect his dignity.
