Best Practice Safeguarding and Serious Incident Reviews for Nursing Homes

Introduction

Are you aware of the new Guidance and Assessment Judgment Framework on Safeguarding for designated centres for older people? HIQA has made safeguarding a priority, stating that “The current programme of assessment is focused on safeguarding of adults”. As a nursing home provider, it’s crucial to ensure your service is aligned with the latest guidelines, given HIQA’s enhanced focus on safeguarding of vulnerable adults.

How HCI Can Help

When a serious incident occurs within a nursing home, you have an obligation to investigate this incident and identify what happened, how it happened and what are the learning points for the service.

If you have had a safeguarding complaint or concern raised and require an independent safeguarding review or investigation, HCI can help. Our team is skilled in conducting safeguarding investigations with sensitivity and thoroughness. We can support you in handling safeguarding concerns, ensuring that all investigations are conducted in line with national policies, and that they maintain the highest standards of confidentiality, fairness and professionalism.

For more information on our safeguarding and serious incident reviews, please contact HCI at info@hci.care.