We have established Memorandums of Understanding (MOUs) with a number of organisations and comply with best practice procedure in public procurement.

The website currently has Level AA conformance to the Web Content Accessibility Guidelines (WCAG) 2.0

HIQA’s Provider Portal is a website that allows online submission of regulatory notification information for designated centres, which is a statutory requirement.

We are responsible for monitoring, inspecting and registering all nursing homes in Ireland to ensure that residents are safe and receive a high quality of care.

We are legally responsible for the monitoring, inspection and registration of designated centres for adults and children with a disability.

We evaluate the clinical and cost-effectiveness of health programmes, policies, medicines, medical equipment, diagnostic and surgical techniques, health promotion and protection activities, and provide advice to enable the best use of resources and the best outcomes for people who use our health service.

We aim to improve the quality and safety of health and social care services by setting national standards and publishing guidance.

Since November 2013, all designated centres for people with disabilities must be registered with HIQA. We inspect services regularly to ensure they maintain a high level of care.

As a registered provider or person in charge of a designated centre for people with disabilities, you are legally required to notify us within certain time frames about certain incidents, events or changes within your centre.

We register designated centres for older people. We also monitor and inspect these centres regularly to ensure they maintain a high level of care and support.

The Chief Inspector of Social Services, as part of the Health Information and Quality Authority (HIQA), is responsible for the registration of designated centres, including nursing homes.

We monitor and inspect residential services in order to protect vulnerable people of all ages who are receiving residential care services and to ensure that these people are receiving an appropriate standard and quality of service.