Publication
National Standards for Residential Care Settings for Older People in Ireland
From Department of Health
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These Standards incorporate the learning from the Health Information and Quality Authority's (HIQA's) inspection and registration of designated centres for older people.
These revised Standards place a stronger focus on quality of life and a person-centred approach to care for all residents — including residents with dementia. The Standards provide a framework for providers for the continual development of person-centred, safe and effective residential services.
The Standards also provide people living in residential care with a guide as to what they should expect from residential services. At the same time, they provide the framework for the Authority to assess whether residential services are providing high-quality, safe and effective services and supports for the people who live there, in line with the requirements of the Health Act 2007 (as amended).
