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What is the maximum time frame for preparing a care plan after a resident's admission to a designated center?
What is the maximum time frame for preparing a care plan after a resident's admission to a designated center?
- 48 hours (correct)
- 24 hours
- 1 week
- 72 hours
Which of the following is NOT a legal requirement for residents in long-term care under the Health Act 2007?
Which of the following is NOT a legal requirement for residents in long-term care under the Health Act 2007?
- Protection from abuse
- Control over personal property
- Respect for legal rights
- Mandatory participation in social activities (correct)
What are the two primary categories the National Standards for residential services fall under?
What are the two primary categories the National Standards for residential services fall under?
- Accessibility and Affordability
- Compliance and Accountability
- Quality and Safety, Capability and Capacity (correct)
- Service Delivery and Marketing
What role does HIQA play in relation to the National Standards?
What role does HIQA play in relation to the National Standards?
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Which of the following needs must be addressed for residents approaching the end of life as per the Health Act 2007?
Which of the following needs must be addressed for residents approaching the end of life as per the Health Act 2007?
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Key Provisions of the Health Act 2007
- Care plans must be created within 48 hours of a resident's admission, based on a thorough assessment by a qualified healthcare professional.
- Protections must be in place to safeguard residents in long-term care from any form of abuse.
- The legal rights of residents in long-term care must be upheld and respected.
- Residents have the right to control their personal property in a long-term care setting.
- For residents nearing the end of life, comprehensive support must address their physical, emotional, social, psychological, and spiritual needs, along with any religious or cultural considerations.
Residential Care Settings for Older People in Ireland
- The National Standards provide a structured framework aimed at ensuring safe and effective residential services for older individuals.
- HIQA (Health Information and Quality Authority) is responsible for monitoring and assessing the compliance of services with the National Standards, the Health Act 2007, and other relevant regulations.
- Eight thematic areas fall under two major categories: Quality and safety, and Capability and capacity.
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