HIQA National Standards & Regulations

HIQA National Standards & Regulations

Course Overview:

This course is designed to provide participants with a comprehensive understanding of the Health Information and Quality Authority (HIQA) National Standards and Regulations, tailored to meet the specific needs and requirements of the participants. Through interactive sessions, case studies, and discussions, participants will gain insights into the key principles, standards, and regulations set forth by HIQA, enabling them to effectively navigate and comply with these guidelines within their respective healthcare settings.

Course Content:

• 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

Learning Outcomes:

• 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.

Duration of the Course: 1 day

Certification: A certificate of completion will be provided to participants who attend the full course.