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What was established under the Health Act 2007?
What was established under the Health Act 2007?
- Health Information and Quality Authority (HIQA) (correct)
- National Health Service Board
- Independent Care Quality Commission
- Department of Health Oversight Committee
Which of the following functions did the Health Act 2007 transfer to HIQA?
Which of the following functions did the Health Act 2007 transfer to HIQA?
- Administrative functions of hospitals
- Direct oversight of clinical practices
- Registration, monitoring, and inspection of services (correct)
- Evaluation of medical research funding
What is the focus of the monitoring and inspection conducted by HIQA?
What is the focus of the monitoring and inspection conducted by HIQA?
- Staff training and development programs
- Compliance with a defined set of national standards (correct)
- Adherence to patient treatment protocols
- Financial audits of healthcare organizations
To which types of residential services does the Health Act 2007 apply?
To which types of residential services does the Health Act 2007 apply?
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What year did the Health Act 2007 become law in Ireland?
What year did the Health Act 2007 become law in Ireland?
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Overview of the Health Act 2007
- Enacted in Ireland in 2007 to enhance care standards for older residents in designated centers.
- Aimed at protecting the welfare of older people in residential services.
Establishment of HIQA
- Created an independent statutory body known as the Health Information and Quality Authority (HIQA).
- HIQA assumes specific functions formerly held by the government regarding health care oversight.
Registration and Monitoring
- Introduced a system for the registration, monitoring, and inspection of designated centers for older people.
- Inspection and monitoring are aligned with defined national standards to ensure quality of care.
- Applies universally to all residential services, including those run by public, private, or voluntary organizations.
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