Patient Education/Self Management Programmes for People with Long Term Conditions

Regional Summary Report 2012/13

Improving the Patient and Client Experience (PDF 3.92 MB)

New set of standards aimed at improving patient care

Get your 10 a day! The Nursing Care Standards for Patient Food in Hospital (PDF 1.92 MB)

Standards to improve the nutritional care and food experience of patients in hospital.

Improving Patient Safety - Building Public Confidence (PDF 440 KB)

A response by the Department of Health, Social Services & Public Safety to the recommendations contained in the Shipman Inquiry Reports 3, 4 & 5.

Code of Practice on Confidentiality of Patient Information (PDF 108 KB)

Code of Practice on Confidentiality of Patient Information

The Protection and Use of Patient and Client Information (PDF 274 KB)

Guidance for the HPSS on the protection and use of patient and client information

Penalties for Patient Charge Evasion (PDF 153 KB)

Penalties for Patient Charge Evasion

Gynaecological Cancer Guidance: A Patient's Pathway (PDF 97 KB)

Typical presentation, diagnosis and treatment

Consent - Patient Information Leaflet- Consent - it's up to you (PDF 15 KB)

Consent - Patient Information Leaflet- Consent - it's up to you

Report of the Expert Group on Radiography Grades

The Expert Group on Radiography Grades was established in accordance with proposals from the Labour Relations Commission. Its aim was to examine and make recommendations for the future development of the profession and the diagnostic imaging and therapy services which ensure the highest level of patient care is delivered in a modern health environment Download the Report here

Diabetes: Prevention and Model for Patient Care

The National Diabetes Working Group has made a number of policy guidance recommendations. These relate to the model of care for people with diabetes as well as recommendations for how services prevent and manage diabetes in the population. Read the Report (PDF, 240kb)

Building a Culture of Patient Safety - Report of the Commission on Patient Safety and Quality Assurance

The Commission on Patient Safety and Quality Assurance was established in January 2007 and reported to the Minister in July 2008. The report was considered by government in January 2009 which agreed the implementation process. The overall objective of the Commission was to develop clear and practical recommendations to ensure that safety and quality of care for patients is paramount within the healthcare system. The Commission’s report set out a wide range of policy measures that will drive the safety and quality agenda in Irish healthcare in the coming years. The establishment of the Commission was prompted by an increasing awareness of patient safety issues in general and high profile health service system failures at home and abroad and in particular by the Lourdes Hospital Inquiry. These have underlined the need for an increased focus on patient safety and quality. Download document here Download summary document on the Report

First Quarterly Progress Report of the Implementation Steering Group on recommendations of the Report of the Commission on Patient Safety and Quality Assurance

First Quarterly Progress Report of the Implementation Steering Group on recommendations of the Report of the Commission on Patient Safety and Quality Assurance Click here to download PDF 56kb

Strategic Framework for Role Expansion of Nurses and Midwives: Promoting Quality Patient Care

This strategic document sets policy direction for the enhancement of nursing and midwifery roles. It builds on the achievements of the past ten years for nursing and midwifery and is set within the context of clinical and regulatory standards. The Programme for Government 2011 and policy initiatives such as legislative changes for the introduction of nurse and midwife medication prescribing create significant opportunities toexpand the role of nurses and midwives in a proactive manner.   Click here to download   PDF 1.12MB

Final Report of the Implementation Steering Group (ISG) on the recommendations of the Report of the Commission on Patient Safety and Quality Assurance

Final Report of the Implementation Steering Group (ISG) on the recommendations of the Report of the Commission on Patient Safety and Quality Assurance Click here to download PDF 235KB