Táimid ag fostú! We are hiring! - Leas-Stiúrthóir ar an Measúnú Teicneolaíochta Sláinte - Deputy Director of Health Technology Assessment - Bainisteoir Cumarsáide - Communications Manager Tuilleadh eolais | Find out more: hiqa.ie/about-us/car...

Our Centre in Ireland for Clinical guideline support and Evidence Reviews (CICER) team has reviewed studies examining Paediatric Early Warning Systems (PEWS) in the emergency department. You can read the scoping review here: www.hiqa.ie/reports-and-...

We are holding a six-week public consultation on the updated National Standards for Residential Services for Disabled People. Watch our video to learn more and have your say before Friday 17 July 2026 at: www.hiqa.ie/reports-and-...

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...

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...

We have published seven inspection reports on International Protection Accommodation Service (IPAS) centres located around the country. Read our statement here: www.hiqa.ie/hiqa-news-up...

Táimid ag fostú! We are hiring! - Bainisteoir Gnó Airgeadais - Finance Business Partner Tuilleadh eolais | Find out more: hiqa.ie/about-us/car...

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...

Global Accessibility Awareness Day highlights digital access and inclusion for people with disabilities. Our guidance on good communication in health and social care supports accessibility and digital health literacy. Read the guidance on our Learning Hub: www.hiqa.ie/learning-hub

We have published a protocol and a review of publicly-funded services for donor-assisted human reproduction in selected countries. Find out more: www.hiqa.ie/reports-and-...

We have published a scoping review examining whether there is evidence that shingles vaccination is linked with a lower risk of dementia. Read the full scoping review here: www.hiqa.ie/reports-and-...

Our Deputy Director, Dr Niamh O’Rourke and Deputy Chief Inspector Ciara McShane, presented at the European Social Services Conference, this week sharing how our human rights-based approach to developing standards is now used in the European framework for quality in social services. #ESSC2026

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

Táimid ag fostú! We are hiring! - Bainisteoir Cláir - Faisnéis agus Caighdeáin Shláinte - Programme Manager - Health Information and Standards Tuilleadh eolais | Find out more: hiqa.ie/about-us/car...

Our toolkit, The Fundamentals of good communication: How to have effective everyday conversations, aims to support staff from @tusla.bsky.social on communicating effectively with children, their families and foster carers. Check it out on our Learning Hub: www.hiqa.ie/learning-hub #HIQALearningHub

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...

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

Registration is now Open! Join us on Wed 27th May, 1-2 pm for our Online Symposium, 'National Care Experience Programme: using data to gain insights and drive improvements in health and social care' with Dr Elaine Meehan and Dr Lorna Sweeney. Register here: www.sphereprogramme.ie/national-car...

Do you want to help us build a better HIQA website? Take 5 minutes to do our online survey and give us your input. You have until this Friday, 15 May to submit your feedback here: hiqa.qualtrics.com/jfe/form/SV_...

We are delighted to announce that HIQA has become an all-island partner in the PPI Ignite network, which aims to strengthen and expand patient and public involvement (PPI) in health and social care research across Ireland. Find out more about here: ppinetwork.ie @ppi-ignite-net.bsky.social

We have published three inspection reports on children’s residential centres operated by Tusla. Read our statement: www.hiqa.ie/hiqa-news-up...

We have published the protocol for our health technology assessment to inform COVID-19 vaccination policy in Ireland. You can find the protocol here: www.hiqa.ie/reports-and-...

We have received feedback from professionals about how the resources on the #HIQALearningHub have helped them in their day-to-day lives. Check out our images below to read about what a Tusla professional thought about these resources. Visit the Learning Hub on our website: www.hiqa.ie/learning-hub

Hand hygiene is the single most important intervention to prevent the transmission of healthcare-associated infections. On World Hygiene Day, why not check out our infection prevention and control course to learn about optimal hand hygiene practices: www.hiqa.ie/learning-hub #WHHD26 #HIQALearningHub

Táimid ag fostú! We are hiring! - Oifigeach Tionscadail - Faisnéis agus Caighdeáin Sláinte - Project Officer - Health Information and Standards Tuilleadh eolais | Find out more: hiqa.ie/about-us/car...

We are redesigning our website and want your input! By taking five minutes to do our survey, your views will help make our website more accessible and user friendly. You can tell us your thoughts and suggestions here: hiqa.qualtrics.com/jfe/form/SV_...

HIQA has started work on the National Health Dataset Catalogue for Ireland. This is part of the HealthData@IE project, led by @roinnslainte.bsky.social in collaboration with HIQA, HRB Ireland, @hselive.bsky.social and other key representatives. Learn more: www.hiqa.ie/reports-and-...

In this article, Rachel speaks about how HIQA is supporting the implementation of the European Health Data Space Regulation for secondary use of health information, our development of Ireland’s first National Standards for Home Support Services and much more. Check it out below ⬇️

We have published 23 inspection reports on designated centres for people with disabilities. Read our statement to learn more: www.hiqa.ie/hiqa-news-up...

We have published an assessment of immunisation against respiratory syncytial virus (RSV) in Ireland. RSV places a huge burden on patients, families and the healthcare system every winter. We found that immunisation against RSV is safe and effective. www.hiqa.ie/hiqa-news-up...

Our resource, How to Put National Standards into Practice: An Implementation Guide for Health, Mental Health and Social Care Services, is a valuable support for staff working in services, clearly explaining how implementation works. Read it on our Learning Hub: www.hiqa.ie/learning-hub

Táimid ag fostú! We are hiring! - Bainisteoir Díoltóirí agus Soláthair TFC - ICT Vendor and Procurement Manager - Ceannaire Tionscadail Theicniúil - Faisnéis Sláinte - Technical Project Lead - Health Information Tuilleadh eolais | Find out more: hiqa.ie/about-us/car...

We have published five inspection reports on International Protection Accommodation Service (IPAS) centres located around the country. Read our statement here: www.hiqa.ie/hiqa-news-up...

HIQA has commenced a review of the HSE’s governance arrangements for the provision of population-based health screening services. To find out more, you can now read the full terms of reference on our website: www.hiqa.ie/reports-and-...

Human rights are fundamental to ensuring that everyone accessing health and social care services is treated with respect and dignity. Our e-learning course helps staff apply a human rights‑based approach in day‑to‑day practice. Visit our Learning Hub: www.hiqa.ie/learning-hub #HIQALearningHub

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...

Táimid ag lorg léirithe spéise ó dhaoine cáilithe a bhfuil an taithí chuí acu agus iad toilteanach a bheith mar bhall dá Choiste Iniúchóireachta, Riosca agus Rialachais. Tuilleadh eolais: www.hiqa.ie/about-us/car...

We are looking for expressions of interest from suitably qualified people to become external members of our Audit, Risk and Governance Committee. The committee provides independent advice to HIQA on internal audit and risk management, among other areas. Learn more: www.hiqa.ie/about-us/car...

CICER, the Centre in Ireland for Clinical guideline support and Evidence Reviews, has completed systematic reviews of clinical and cost-effectiveness of specialist assessment and self-management education after an acute asthma exacerbation. Read more: www.hiqa.ie/reports-and-...

We have published an inspection report on Oberstown Children Detention Campus. Read our statement here: www.hiqa.ie/hiqa-news-up...

We have published our rapid health technology assessment (HTA) examining the use of vesicostomy buttons as a way of managing urine storage and bladder emptying problems in children with certain health conditions. You can read it here: www.hiqa.ie/hiqa-news-up...

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

We have published our health technology assessment (HTA) of extending BowelScreen to those aged 50 to 54 years. You can read it here: www.hiqa.ie/reports-and-...

We have developed guidance to help staff communicate in plain language with people and their families about their health and social care. Read our National Guidance on Good Communication in Health and Social Care: Using Plain Language on our Learning Hub: www.hiqa.ie/learning-hub #HIQALearningHub

This afternoon we published the latest issue of our Health Technology Assessment and Evidence Synthesis Bulletin. You can find it here: www.hiqa.ie/reports-and-... If you would like the bulletin delivered directly to your inbox, you can subscribe at [email protected]

Read an article from our Deputy Director for Health and Social Care Standards, Niamh O’Rourke, on how resources on the #HIQALearningHub can help health and social care professionals translate national standards into meaningful practice: www.linkedin.com/pulse/suppor... #SupportingNationalStandards

We have published the protocol for a health technology assessment of the addition of congenital adrenal hyperplasia (CAH) to the National Newborn Bloodspot Screening Programme. This work was requested by the National Screening Advisory Committee. Learn more: www.hiqa.ie/reports-and-...

We have published an inspection report on the foster care service operated by Tusla in the Dublin South Central service area. The inspection examined the progress made since the previous inspection in 2024. Read our statement: www.hiqa.ie/hiqa-news-up...

Táimid ag fostú! We are hiring! - Oifigeach Feidhmiúcháin – Clárú - Executive Officer - Registration Tuilleadh eolais | Find out more: hiqa.ie/about-us/car...

On World Health Day, we are standing with science. At HIQA, we use evidence to inform decisions, support policy, and protect people using health and social care services! #WorldHealthDay #TogetherforHealth #StandwithScience