HIQA calls for reform and regulation of homecare services
Reform of homecare services is needed to ensure that people receive the care they need in the place of their choice.
Issue 47
Latest evidence on COVID-19 published
We continue to develop evidence and advice to support public health measures in Ireland, most recently on the Omicron variant.
Preparations underway to take on new functions in healthcare
We are preparing to take on a number of new responsibilities, including the monitoring of international protection accommodation services, known as direct provision centres.
We want to hear from national organisations that collect health and social care data
We are revising the Catalogue of National Health and Social Care Data Collections, an overview of the large volume of health information being gathered by national organisations.
Assessment of new diabetes treatment begins
We have commenced work on a health technology assessment (HTA) of metabolic surgery for treating type 2 diabetes and obesity.
Metabolic surgery is the use of bariatric surgery (modifying the stomach and intestines to treat obesity) to treat metabolic diseases, such as type 2 diabetes.
Update on the regulation of nursing homes
We continue to monitor COVID-19 and infection control in nursing homes, and have seen an increase in applications to change or remove restrictive conditions of registration.
Explainer: What is needed to reform health information in Ireland?
There is an urgent need to reform our national health information system, particularly in the areas of strategy, leadership and governance, and legislation.
New standards for children’s social services under development
We continue work on the draft National Standards for Children’s Social Services, with the draft standards submitted for Ministerial approval.
Taking a child-first approach, the standards aim to support staff in individual social services, as well as foster carers, to understand how they can achieve the best outcomes for children at risk or in the care of the State.