The HSE is to review the actions of all staff members involved in caring for Savita Halappanavar, who died in University Hospital Galway last October.

At a special meeting of the West - Northwest Hospitals Group, the HSE discussed the recommendations of the recent HIQA investigation into her death, as well as the coroner's inquest and the HSE's own inquiry.

The HSE says it has already implemented some of the recommendations, including educating staff over the treatment and management of sepsis, and better communication between doctors.

All staff involved in Savita Halappanavar's care will be reviewed and if it's appropriate they will be referred to the Irish Medical Council and the Nursing and Midwifery Board.

The group Chief Executive of the West-North West hospital group, Bill Maher, issued a statement this afternoon confirming the actions.

"No member of staff came to work during Mrs. Halappanavar’s care or any other day to do harm. However, the death of Mrs Halappanavar had a devastating effect not just on her husband, family and friends but also on many people working at UHG. It also had a devastating effect on the trust that our patients have in our services."

Speaking to Galway Bay FM at a special media briefing in UHG today, Mr. Maher said an established disciplinary process will now be applied.

Praveen Halappanavar, pictured at his wife's inquest

He has promised all staff a full opportunity to explain their decisions and actions, but says his group will take "all appropriate action in light of these proceedings". 

Mr. Maher said he would contact HIQA's Chief Executive in coming days to begin a review of the group's governance structures and arrangements, including cross committee membership and board composition.

Yesterday, the head of the HSE, Tony O'Brien, made an unreserved apology to Savita's family for her death. He told the Oireachtas' Health Committee a review group had been set up to implement the recommendations of the three different reports into her death.

A HIQA report found her death could have been prevented on 13 separate occasions.