We are responsible for producing the evidence to support the development of National Clinical Guidelines. The guidelines aim to promote healthcare that is current, effective and consistent, ensuring best outcomes for patients and people using services.

Táimid freagrach as an bhfianaise a sholáthar chun tacú treoirlínte cliniciúla náisiúnta a fhorbairt. Tá sé mar aidhm leis na treoirlínte cúraim sláinte reatha, éifeachtach agus comhsheasmhach a chur chun cinn, rud a chinnteoidh na torthaí is fearr d’othair agus do dhaoine a úsáideann seirbhísí.

At HIQA, we aim to develop a consistent and standardised approach to the collection, use and sharing of health and social care information across services.

Tá sé mar aidhm againn cur chuige comhsheasmhach agus caighdeánaithe a fhorbairt maidir le faisnéis cúraim sláinte agus shóisialta laistigh de thírdhreach r-Shláinte agus faisnéise sláinte na hÉireann.

Our Health Technology Assessment team has created a range of evidence-based reports to inform decision-making, health service planning and policy formation around COVID-19.

If you are focused, motivated and seeking a change in your career, then have a look at our recruitment opportunities.

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.

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 for people with disabilities.