Menu
29/07/2014
Poots Launches Minimum Standards For Healthcare Providers
A set of minimum standards of care for independent healthcare establishments have been launched by Health and Social Services Minister Edwin Poots.
They set out the minimum standards that independent healthcare facilities must achieve, along with setting the level of service that the patients and clients using them can expect.
"These standards mean that every patient or client who uses an independent healthcare provider registered with RQIA will be assured of the minimum level of care they can expect to receive whether they access independent services privately or are referred through the Health and Social Care." Minister Poots said.
Adding: "They go some way to ensuring patients and clients are well-treated and cared for and will create a benchmark against which providers can measure their services."
The standards will be used by the Regulation and Quality Improvement Authority (RQIA) as part of its programme for the registration and inspection of independent healthcare establishments to assess and report on the quality of care delivered.
(MH/CD)
They set out the minimum standards that independent healthcare facilities must achieve, along with setting the level of service that the patients and clients using them can expect.
"These standards mean that every patient or client who uses an independent healthcare provider registered with RQIA will be assured of the minimum level of care they can expect to receive whether they access independent services privately or are referred through the Health and Social Care." Minister Poots said.
Adding: "They go some way to ensuring patients and clients are well-treated and cared for and will create a benchmark against which providers can measure their services."
The standards will be used by the Regulation and Quality Improvement Authority (RQIA) as part of its programme for the registration and inspection of independent healthcare establishments to assess and report on the quality of care delivered.
(MH/CD)
Related Northern Ireland News Stories
Click here for the latest headlines.
29 July 2019
Job Prospects For Unemployed With Care Home Training Scheme
A care home group is offering job opportunities for the unemployed in Belfast following completion of a four-week training programme. Macklin Care Homes, which operates six homes in Northern Ireland, has developed a scheme to equip unemployed members of society with recognised qualifications in health and social care skills.
Job Prospects For Unemployed With Care Home Training Scheme
A care home group is offering job opportunities for the unemployed in Belfast following completion of a four-week training programme. Macklin Care Homes, which operates six homes in Northern Ireland, has developed a scheme to equip unemployed members of society with recognised qualifications in health and social care skills.
11 March 2003
Primary care must be strengthened says Browne
The role of primary care has to be strengthened and expanded, NIO Health Minister Des Browne has told delegates at the ‘Primary Care-Moving Forward’ conference in Armagh today.
Primary care must be strengthened says Browne
The role of primary care has to be strengthened and expanded, NIO Health Minister Des Browne has told delegates at the ‘Primary Care-Moving Forward’ conference in Armagh today.
21 February 2020
NI Charity Advocates For Youths Growing Up In Care
A local charity is calling on the United Nations to officially designate Care Day as the International Day of Care Experienced People to support children and young people who are or have been in care.
NI Charity Advocates For Youths Growing Up In Care
A local charity is calling on the United Nations to officially designate Care Day as the International Day of Care Experienced People to support children and young people who are or have been in care.
22 March 2022
£5m Announced For NI's Care Home Sector
A £5 million support package has been announced to help Northern Ireland's care home sector with rising energy costs. Care homes, like the rest of society, have been dealing with sharply rising energy prices. The £5m funding will be allocated by HSC Trusts on the basis of bed numbers per home.
£5m Announced For NI's Care Home Sector
A £5 million support package has been announced to help Northern Ireland's care home sector with rising energy costs. Care homes, like the rest of society, have been dealing with sharply rising energy prices. The £5m funding will be allocated by HSC Trusts on the basis of bed numbers per home.
17 October 2024
Sands Launches National Bereavement Care Pathway In NI
Sands, the UK's leading pregnancy and baby loss charity, has announced the launch of a National Bereavement Care Pathway (NBCP) in Northern Ireland. This initiative aims to improve the quality of care provided to parents who have experienced pregnancy or baby loss.
Sands Launches National Bereavement Care Pathway In NI
Sands, the UK's leading pregnancy and baby loss charity, has announced the launch of a National Bereavement Care Pathway (NBCP) in Northern Ireland. This initiative aims to improve the quality of care provided to parents who have experienced pregnancy or baby loss.
-
Northern Ireland WeatherToday:A showery start with outbreaks most frequent north of Lough Neagh and through the morning, before dwindling during the afternoon as the northwest breezes ease and brighter spells of weak sunshine prosper. Maximum temperature 8 °C.Tonight:A dry night, save for a few light showers around the coasts, with prolonged clear spells and light winds bringing a frosty dawn for many in central and southern parts. Minimum temperature -3 °C.
