Webinar: International Protection Accommodation Services – Preparation for Inspection and Planning the Route via Gap Analysis
Introduction
As detailed in their Annual Report 2022, HIQA undertook work and preparations last year to establish a regulatory function for the monitoring and inspection of International Protection Accommodation Services (IPAS). The regulatory body carried out a number of pilot inspections in December 2022, which provided clarity on the monitoring processes in advance of the expected commencement of statutory monitoring in 2023. Although the timelines are not yet clear, what is without doubt is that regulatory monitoring by HIQA of IPAS is on the way.
Within this webinar, HCI discusses the use of Gap Analysis as a process to provide a realistic internal assessment of services against the National Standards for accommodation offered to people in the protection process.
The webinar will look at the 6 defined stages of gap analysis to ensure a comprehensive approach that will ensure the outcome provides a valuable roadmap to, not only achieving compliance, but driving continuous improvement in the quality and safety of the service provided.
- Benchmarking compliance, the advantages to early preparation.
- Gap Analysis templates to support a comprehensive approach.
- Utilising the Gap Analysis Approach – the 6 Stages for Implementation and close out.
Webinar: International Protection Accommodation Services – Preparation for Inspection and Planning the Route via Gap Analysis
Presenter
Oonagh Gilvarry, CTO, HCI
As Chief Technical Officer, Oonagh is responsible for the development of Quality and Safety Management Systems that effectively address organisational regulatory requirements while meeting business needs. Through her evaluation of emerging research, tools and technologies, Oonagh ensures that best-in-market techniques are utilised throughout HCI services.
Oonagh has been central to HCI’s work with regulatory bodies in the development of standards for key health and social care areas. Oonagh has substantial experience in the development and delivery of training programmes in the areas of Infection Prevention and Control, Risk Management, PIC Training for Nursing Homes, Internal Audit and Policy and Procedure Training. She also led out on the HCI Covid-19 Lookback Review Programme.
Oonagh has lectured extensively within NUIG and is a qualified ISO Lead Auditor.