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In order to drive continuous improvements in hygiene services, and help reduce the occurrence of healthcare associated infections, the Health Information and Quality Authority has conducted a second national review into the quality of hygiene services. This second National Hygiene Services Quality Review monitors the compliance of all the Health Service Executive and Voluntary acute care hospitals in Ireland against the National Hygiene Services Quality Review 2008: Standards and Criteria. It also compares the hospitals’ aggregate and individual scores with last year’s performance.

Being able to identify an individual uniquely is essential for patient safety in the provision and management of high quality healthcare.

The Business Plan has been developed in the context of the current economic environment. It is imperative that the Authority ensures that the work it undertakes adds value and benefit to people using our health and social care services, whilst being mindful of making the best use of limited resources. In so doing, we will focus our resources on driving improvements that provide maximum impact and benefit for patients, vulnerable people and the public.

The Health Information and Quality Authority was established on 15 May 2007 as part of the Government’s Health Reform Programme. Reporting to the Minister for Health and Children, the role of the Authority is to promote safety and quality in the provision of health and social care for the benefi t of the health and welfare of the public.

The interim Health Information and Quality Authority, Social Services Inspectorate (SSI) and the former Irish Health Services Accreditation Board (IHSAB) were integrated into the Authority on its establishment.