The Health Information and Quality Authority (HIQA) in Ireland has released 27 inspection reports on designated care centers for people with disabilities. These inspections are conducted by the Health Act 2007 and the National Standards for Residential Services for Children and Adults with Disabilities.
Inspectors found that seven centers, operated by various providers including Ability West, Autism Initiatives Ireland CLG, Avista CLG, Communicare Agency Ltd, and Dara Residential Services, demonstrated a generally good level of compliance with regulations and standards. Notable examples of good practice were observed, such as residents’ active participation in decision-making, support for daily choices, and engagement in enriching activities.
However, 20 inspections identified non-compliance with regulations and standards. Notably, centers operated by Brothers of Charity Services Ireland CLG exhibited a high level of non-compliance, including areas such as fire safety, staffing, premises, safeguarding, infection control, residents’ rights, and complaints.
One center operated by the COPE Foundation also showed a high level of non-compliance, necessitating improvements in various aspects, including fire safety, staffing, infection control, safeguarding incidents, and residents’ rights.
Further non-compliant reports were published on centers operated by Ability West, Avista CLG, CoAction West Cork CLG, and Camphill Communities of Ireland, highlighting areas where enhancements are needed, such as risk management, staff training, premises, and residents’ plans.
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