Management and reporting of safety incidents by residential care facilities in Ireland: A thematic analysis of statutory notifications

This study analysed narratives provided in statutory notifications from residential care facilities. Residential care facilities manage safety incidents with short and longer term actions focused on resident wellbeing. These actions in turn become part of the preventions of future safety incidents. Regulatory input highlighted regulatory burden.

Date of publication: 25 Jul 2022
Authors: Niall McGrane, Stephaine O'Regan, Paul Dunbar, Mary Dunnion, Ian Leistikow, Laura Keyes
Journal: Health and Social Care in the Community
Digital object identifier: 10.1111/hsc.13905
Type of output: Original Research
Suggested Citation:

McGrane N, O'Regan S, Dunbar P, Dunnion M, Leistikow I & Keyes L. Management and reporting of safety incidents by residential care facilities in Ireland: A thematic analysis of statutory notifications. Health & Social Care in the Community. 2022