Suitable For:
For those involved in compliance with HIQA standards and regulations.
Key Course Features:
"Introduction to HIQA
⦁ Overview of HIQA’s role and functions
⦁ Importance of HIQA National Standards and Regulations
⦁ National Standards for Residential Services for Older Persons (HIQA 2016)
⦁ National Standards for Residential Services for Adults and Children with Disabilities (HIQA 2013)
Core Principles of HIQA National Standards
⦁ Person-Centred Care and Support: Focusing on individual needs and preferences.
⦁ Effective Care and Support: Ensuring treatments and interventions achieve desired outcomes.
⦁ Safe Care and Support: Prioritizing patient safety.
⦁ Better Health and Wellbeing: Promoting overall health.
⦁ Leadership, Governance, and Management: Ensuring effective management and oversight.
⦁ Workforce: Addressing staffing and training.
⦁ Use of Resources: Efficiently utilizing resources.
⦁ Governance and Management: Ensuring effective leadership and accountability.
Exploration of HIQA National Standards Domains
⦁ Healthcare-associated infections
⦁ Patient and service user rights
⦁ Risk management
⦁ Medication safety
⦁ Healthcare records management
Creating an Action Plan
⦁ Understanding HIQA regulations
⦁ Compliance requirements for healthcare providers
⦁ Consequences of non-compliance
Implementing HIQA National Standards
⦁ Strategies for implementation
⦁ Integration with existing quality systems
⦁ Training and staff development
Case Studies and Best Practices
⦁ Analysis of case studies highlighting HIQA compliance issues
⦁ Discussion of best practices in meeting HIQA National Standards"
Course Outcome
"Upon successful completion of the HIQA National Standards & Regulations course participants will gain the skills and knowledge necessary to:
• Understand the purpose and importance of HIQA (Health Information and Quality Authority) standards and regulations.
• Explore key national standards relevant to healthcare and social care services.
• Discuss the implementation and compliance strategies for these standards.
• Evaluate the impact of these regulations on service quality and patient safety."
