Health Information and Quality Authority

The Health Information and Quality Authority (HIQA, /ˈhɪkwæ/; Irish: An t-Údarás um Fhaisnéis agus Cáilíocht Sláinte) is a statutory, government-funded agency in the Republic of Ireland which monitors the safety and quality of the healthcare and social care systems.[1] Mooted as early as 2001,[2] HIQA received its powers and mandate in May 2007 under the Health Act 2007. The Authority also exercises functions under the Child Care Act 1991 and the Children Act 2001.[3] HIQA does not operate in Northern Ireland, where the equivalent body is the Regulation and Quality Improvement Authority (the RQIA).[4]

  1. ^ "Calls for review of cancer treatment - Boston.com". www.boston.com. Retrieved 20 May 2019.
  2. ^ "Early death still 'a major health issue'". Independent.ie. Retrieved 20 May 2019.
  3. ^ "Registration and Inspection of Nursing Homes". Archived from the original on 2011-05-20. Retrieved 2011-06-22.
  4. ^ The Regulation and Quality Improvement Authority: About RQIA. https://www.rqia.org.uk/who-we-are/about-rqia