We have published our Healthcare Overview Report 2024. It details how our inspections last year have helped drive improvements in healthcare services; however, challenges remain in the sector. Read it here: www.hiqa.ie/hiqa-news-up...

We have published 39 inspection reports on designated centres for older people. Read our statement to learn more: www.hiqa.ie/hiqa-news-up...

We have launched a public consultation on our draft HTA of teledermatology to support the management of primary care referrals. We want to hear your feedback! Take part by 18 December at: www.hiqa.ie/hiqa-news-up...

Our Health Services Researcher, Andrew Dullea, and colleagues have published a new paper in Research Synthesis Methods about a ‘general principles’ approach to applying the GRADE framework in complex evidence syntheses. You can read it here: www.hiqa.ie/reports-and-...

We have published a report on Tusla’s foster care service in the Carlow Kilkenny South Tipperary service area. We found that the service was substantially compliant with two and non-compliant with three standards assessed. Read the report on our website: www.hiqa.ie/hiqa-news-up...

We have published 12 inspection reports following a targeted inspection programme in centres for people with disabilities operated by Camphill Communities of Ireland. Read our statement: www.hiqa.ie/hiqa-news-up...

We have published 24 inspection reports on designated centres for people with disabilities. Read our statement to learn more: www.hiqa.ie/hiqa-news-up...

Our Regulatory Practice Development and Research Manager, Paul Dunbar, presented on the role of inspectors in implementing regulations in residential care for people with disabilities at SINC, the International Innovation Network for Health and Care Regulators, in Porto last week.

Earlier today, our Director of Healthcare Regulation, Sean Egan, gave a presentation titled ‘Healthcare Systems Regulation – Remaining Relevant in a Changing World’ at SINC, the International Innovation Network for Health and Care Regulators, in Porto.

At the end of today's #OurHealthcareOurVoices event, our Chief Executive Angela Fitzpatrick reflected on a day filled with meaningful discussions, collaboration, and shared exploration on how we can improve including interest holders in clinical guideline development. @rcsipophealth.bsky.social

Thank you to panellists for a thought-provoking discussion on incorporating interest holders perspectives into evidence-based approaches to healthcare. #OurHealthcareOurVoices @rcsipophealth.bsky.social

Dr Barbara Clyne, Interim Head of the Department of Public Health and Epidemiology @rcsipophealth.bsky.social provided an overview of some current processes and reflections across 5 years of research involving interest-holders in evidence-based healthcare decision-making. #OurHealthcareOurVoices

A very warm welcome to Dr Danielle Pollock, a lived experience researcher and methodologist, joining us all the way from Australia. Danielle is speaking today on Embedding Lived Experience in Evidence: Shared Challenges and Collective Solutions. #OurHealthcareOurVoices

Dr Helen Bulbeck, co-founder of brainstrust, is addressing our #OurHealthcareOurVoices conference on the magic of the ordinary. She brings a vital perspective as both a patient and a caregiver, highlighting the dual roles many individuals navigate when engaging effectively with decision-making.

We were honoured to welcome Professor Mary Horgan, Interim Chief Medical Officer at @roinnslainte.bsky.social, who joined us this morning to open the day with a powerful presentation on Research & Policy Perspective. #OurHealthcareOurVoices @rcsipophealth.bsky.social

Thank you to Chief Clinical Officer of the @hselive.bsky.social, Dr Colm Henry, for opening the Our Healthcare System, Our Voices: An Evidence-Based Approach for Healthcare conference this morning. #OurHealthcareOurVoices @rcsipophealth.bsky.social

We’re live this morning for Our Healthcare System, Our Voices: An Evidence-Based Approach for Healthcare — a conference dedicated to inclusive, evidence-informed healthcare. Register for our livestream: events.teams.microsoft.com/event/f7e478... #OurHealthcareOurVoices @rcsipophealth.bsky.social

Considering attending our conference on stakeholder involvement in the development of clinical guidelines and health technology assessment? Join us online tomorrow. Register here: events.teams.microsoft.com/event/f7e478... @roinnslainte.bsky.social @hselive.bsky.social

We have published 49 inspection reports on designated centres for older people. Read our statement to learn more: www.hiqa.ie/hiqa-news-up...

We have published 22 inspection reports on designated centres for people with disabilities. Read our statement to learn more: www.hiqa.ie/hiqa-news-up...

We have published a report on Crannóg Nua Special Care Unit, which is operated by Tusla. We found that the unit was compliant with four and substantially complaint with one standard assessed. Read the report on our website: www.hiqa.ie/hiqa-news-up...

Táimid ag fostú! We are hiring! - Anailísí um Measúnú Teicneolaíochta Sláinte - Health Technology Assessment Analyst Tuilleadh eolais | Find out more: www.hiqa.ie/about-us/car...

Our conference, hosted with RCSI University of Medicine and Health Sciences, will feature talks from Professor Mary Horgan, Interim Chief Medical Officer in @roinnslainte.bsky.social, along with Chief Clinical Officer @hselive.bsky.social, Dr Colm Henry.

Today we have published inspection reports on 12 healthcare services. For the first time this includes both private and public hospitals following an expansion of our monitoring role under the Patient Safety Act 2023. Read more: www.hiqa.ie/hiqa-news-up...

Táimid ag fostú! We are hiring! - Bainisteoir Foghlama agus Forbartha Corparáide - Corporate Learning and Development Manager Tuilleadh eolais | Find out more: hiqa.ie/about-us/car...

We have published an inspection report on the child protection and welfare service provided by Tusla in the Mayo service area. We found it was compliant with two standards and substantially-compliant with four standards assessed. Read the report: www.hiqa.ie/hiqa-news-up...

We have published the protocol for our systematic review on the association between alcohol consumption and mental health outcomes. You can find out more about this work here: www.hiqa.ie/hiqa-news-up...

We were in Sligo today as part of our series of events for nursing home providers. We spoke to attendees about amendments to the regulations which came into effect this year, infection prevention and control precautions; and about living well in residential care. #HIQAroadshow

Today we are in Kildare for the final in our series of learning events for providers of residential disability services. Regional Manager Ann-Marie O'Neill spoke to attendees this morning about the impact of good governance on person-centred care. #HIQAroadshow

We have published our health technology assessment on providing a national phone line specifically for people with acute, non-urgent medical care needs. You can read the full report here: www.hiqa.ie/hiqa-news-up...

We were in Westmeath today as part of our nursing home provider events. Finbarr Colfer, Chief Inspector Designate, attended the event where we spoke with providers, persons in charge and persons participating in management, about resilience in the sector. #HIQAroadshow

We have published 24 inspection reports on designated centres for people with disabilities. Read our statement to learn more: www.hiqa.ie/hiqa-news-up...

We are in Co Leitrim today for our second learning event for providers of residential disability services. We will be sharing learning on the impact of governance and management in the sector. #HIQAroadshow

Our Deputy Chief Inspector Susan Cliffe addressed providers, persons in charge and persons participating in management at our event for nursing home providers today in Cork, speaking to attendees about resilience in the sector. #HIQAroadshow

Táimid ag fostú! We are hiring! - Bainisteoir an Phríomh-Oifig Faisnéise - Chief Information Officer Administrator Tuilleadh eolais | Find out more: www.hiqa.ie/about-us/car...

Táimid ag fostú! We are hiring! - Ceannasaí Oibríochtaí Bonneagair TF - IT Infrastructure Operations Lead Tuilleadh eolais | Find out more: www.hiqa.ie/get-touch/co...

We have published an inspection report on the child protection and welfare service provided by Tusla in the Louth Meath service area. We found it was substantially compliant with one standard and non-compliant with four standards assessed. Read the report: www.hiqa.ie/hiqa-news-up...

Táimid ag fostú! We are hiring! - Oifigeach Tionscadail – Próisis Taighde - Project Officer – Research Processes Tuilleadh eolais | Find out more: hiqa.ie/about-us/car...

Last month, we attended the Guidelines International Network conference, an international event to bring together those working in guideline development and methodological support. We discussed our CICER work at the conference, you can learn more here: www.hiqa.ie/areas-we-wor...

Deirdre Connolly, our Programme Manager, spoke to over 200 delegates working in disability services about the Role of Governance and Accountability in the National Standards for Health and Social Care at our learning event in Tipperary this morning. #HIQAroadshow

Our Interim Deputy Chief Inspector of Disability Services Ciara McShane opens our first learning event in Tipperary today for providers of disability services. Good governance by providers is key to better services for people with disabilities. #HIQAroadshow

We have published our independent review to inform decision-making on the design and delivery of urgent and emergency healthcare services in HSE Mid West. Read the review here: www.hiqa.ie/hiqa-news-up...

We have published 28 inspection reports on designated centres for people with disabilities. Read our statement to learn more: www.hiqa.ie/hiqa-news-up...

Our inspections play a role in making sure that residential services for people with disabilities are safe, respectful, and meet residents’ needs. To explain how we do this, we have created a video detailing how we carry out inspections. Watch it here: www.youtube.com/watch?v=mNur...

We have published an inspection report on a children’s residential centre operated by Tusla in the Mid-West service area. We found the service area compliant with three, substantially compliant with one and non-compliant with three standards. Read our statement: www.hiqa.ie/hiqa-news-up...

Are you a patient, member of the public or healthcare professional? Interested in the development of clinical guidelines and health technology assessment (HTA)? Registration is now open for our conference on stakeholder involvement in clinical guideline and HTA!

We have published 50 inspection reports on designated centres for older people. Read our statement to learn more: www.hiqa.ie/hiqa-news-up...

Last week, some of our team members attended the G-I-N conference, an international event to bring together those working in guideline development and methodological support. We discussed our CICER work at the conference, you can learn more here: www.hiqa.ie/areas-we-wor...

Valerie Ferguson, NCEP Programme Manager and Anna Maria Verling, Project Lead, attended @hselive.bsky.social’s 3rd National Patient & Public Partnership Conference #HSEPPP last week. We were delighted to host an information table with HSE’s Patient & Service User Experience team.

We have published 28 inspection reports on designated centres for people with disabilities. Read our statement to learn more: www.hiqa.ie/hiqa-news-up...