Nursing homes receive advice on space and privacy needs in homes

By Lloyd Mudiwa. HIQA has recently issued its first regulatory notice to registered providers and persons in charge of nursing homes for older people, to ensure that they provide privacy and dignity to their residents, which will be a statutory requirement in two years’ time. The notice, in relation to premises and the physical environment, explains the responsibilities of the provider and persons in charge of designated centres for older people, such as nursing homes, to ensure that the use of physical space provides privacy and dignity to those living there. HIQA said that as the National Quality Standards for…