RQIA

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RQIA is the independent health and social care regulator for Northern Ireland, responsible for monitoring and improving the quality and safety of services.

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instanceOf health and social care regulator
non-departmental public body
public body
abbreviation RQIA self-link
activity engaging with service users and carers
issuing improvement notices
providing guidance to service providers
publishing inspection reports
aim assure public confidence in health and social care services
promote improvement in care standards
protect service users
country Northern Ireland
establishedFor regulation of health and social care in Northern Ireland
fullName Regulation and Quality Improvement Authority
function enforcement of regulatory standards
inspection of regulated services
investigation of concerns about services it regulates
registration of certain health and social care services
review of health and social care services
headquartersLocation Belfast
independence operates at arm’s length from the Department of Health (Northern Ireland)
jurisdiction Northern Ireland
language English
legalBasis health and social care legislation of Northern Ireland
oversightOf health care providers in Northern Ireland
social care providers in Northern Ireland
parentOrganization Department of Health (Northern Ireland)
regionServed Northern Ireland population
regulatedServiceType children’s homes
day care settings
domiciliary care agencies
independent clinics
independent hospitals
nursing agencies
nursing homes
residential care homes
supported living services
role ensuring safety of health and social care services
improving quality of health and social care services
independent regulator of health and social care services
monitoring quality of health and social care services
sector health care
social care
usesInstrument minimum care standards
regulations for health and social care services
website https://www.rqia.org.uk/

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