Regulatory Compliance Support for Nursing Homes

Introduction

The aged care sector has experienced significant regulatory growth in recent years, driven by an aging population and heightened awareness of quality and safety. Nursing homes now face stricter regulations to ensure residents’ safety, dignity, and quality of life, including compliance with SI 415, the National Standards for Residential Care Settings for Older People in Ireland and any new National Standards and Guidance as they emerge. Most recently, HIQA’s programme of inspections is focused on safeguarding. To navigate this complexity, nursing homes need robust Quality and Safety Management Systems to meet regulatory requirements effectively.

How HCI Can Help

HCI supports nursing homes in achieving compliance with regulations and best practice guidance. We provide practical, hands-on support to nursing homes, helping them to build comprehensive Quality and Safety Management Systems that assure the quality and safety of the care provided.

We offer regulatory support including:

Gap Analysis against regulations and National Standards
Development of Governance Structures
Policy and Procedure Development
Quality of Care Audits
Risk Management
Infection Prevention and Control
Education and Training of Staff
Key Performance Indicators
Quality Improvement Planning
Regulatory Alerts
HIQA communication support

With our support you can implement a comprehensive QSMS, which will guarantee that all care and service processes meet regulatory standards and ensure resident safety.