Northern Ireland Statutory Rule SI 2005 Northern Ireland

Nursing Homes Regulations (Northern Ireland) 2005

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Enforced by
RQIA
Status
Amended (in force with amendments)
Penalty ceiling
Regulated

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Business-side roles with duties under this instrument.

Registered Care Provider4 Licence Holder3

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What it requires

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Part 1

GENERAL

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6 other sections in this Part — procedural and definitional
s.001 Citation, commencement and extent
s.002 Interpretation
s.003 Statement of purpose
s.004 Patient’s guide
s.005 Information about fees
s.006 Review of statement of purpose and patient’s guide
Part 2

REGISTERED PERSONS

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s.008 Appointment of manager Regulated
  • Appoint a registered manager for the nursing home when requiredRegistered Care Provider
s.010 Registered person: general requirements Regulated
  • Carry on or manage the nursing home with sufficient care, competence and skillRegistered Care Provider
s.011 Registered person: notification of offences Regulated
  • Notify RQIA of any criminal conviction immediatelyLicence Holder
2 other sections in this Part — procedural and definitional
s.007 Fitness of registered provider
s.009 Fitness of registered manager
Part 3

CONDUCT OF THE NURSING HOME

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s.013 Health and welfare of patients Regulated
  • Ensure health, welfare and safe care of patients including medication, infection control and dignityLicence Holder
s.020 Staffing Regulated
  • Ensure adequate staffing, supervision and training in your nursing homeLicence Holder
13 other sections in this Part — procedural and definitional
s.012 Requirements to ensure quality of nursing and other service provision
s.014 Further requirements as to health and welfare
s.015 Assessment of patients
s.016 Patient’s plan
s.017 Review of quality of nursing and other service provision
s.018 Facilities and services
s.019 Records
s.021 Fitness of workers
s.022 Restrictions on acting for patients
s.023 Staff views as to conduct of the nursing home
s.024 Complaints
s.025 Guidance for nurses and health care professionals
s.026 Clinical trials and research
Part 4

PREMISES

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1 other section in this Part — procedural and definitional
s.027 Fitness of premises
Part 5

MANAGEMENT

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s.028 Financial position Regulated
  • Keep the nursing home financially viable and provide financial records if askedRegistered Care Provider
s.029 Visits by registered provider Regulated
  • Conduct monthly unannounced visits to nursing home and prepare reportsRegistered Care Provider
Part 6

MISCELLANEOUS

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9 other sections in this Part — procedural and definitional
s.030 Notification of death, illness and other events
s.031 Notice of absence
s.032 Notice of changes
s.033 Notice of termination of accommodation
s.034 Appointment of liquidators etc.
s.035 Death of registered person
s.036 Offences
s.037 Compliance with regulations
s.038 Revocation
Schedules

Schedules

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52 other schedules
s.sch001 The name and address of the registered provider and of...
s.sch001 The arrangements for patients to engage in social activities, hobbies...
s.sch001 The arrangements made for consultation with patients about the operation...
s.sch001 The fire precautions and associated emergency procedures in the nursing...
s.sch001 The arrangements made, so far as it is practicable, that...
s.sch001 The arrangements made for contact between patients and their relatives,...
s.sch001 The arrangements for dealing with complaints.
s.sch001 The arrangements made for dealing with reviews of the patient’s...
s.sch001 The number and size of rooms in the nursing home....
s.sch001 Details of any specific therapeutic techniques used in the nursing...
s.sch001 The arrangements made for respecting the privacy and dignity of...
s.sch001 The relevant qualifications and experience of the registered provider and...
s.sch001 The number, relevant qualifications and experience of the staff working...
s.sch001 The philosophy of care.
s.sch001 The status and constitution of the nursing home.
s.sch001 The organisational structure of the nursing home.
s.sch001 The number of patients to be accommodated or provided with...
s.sch001 The range of needs, (categories of nursing) that the nursing...
s.sch001 Any criteria used for admission to the nursing home, including...
s.sch002 Proof of the person’s identity, including a recent photograph.
s.sch002 Either— (a) where a certificate is required for a purpose...
s.sch002 Two written references relating to the person, including a reference...
s.sch002 Where a person has previously worked in a position whose...
s.sch002 Details and documentary evidence of any relevant qualifications or accredited...
s.sch002 A full employment history, together with a satisfactory written explanation...
s.sch002 Evidence that the person is physically and mentally fit for...
s.sch003 The following documents in respect of each patient –
s.sch003 A recent photograph of the patient.
s.sch003 A record of the following matters in respect of each...
s.sch003 A copy of correspondence relating to each patient.
s.sch004 A copy of the statement of purpose.
s.sch004 A record of furniture and personal possessions brought by a...
s.sch004 A record of all complaints made by patients or representatives...
s.sch004 A record of any of the following events that occur...
s.sch004 Records of the food provided for patients in sufficient detail...
s.sch004 A record of every fire practice, drill or test of...
s.sch004 A statement of the procedure to be followed in the...
s.sch004 A statement of the procedure to be followed in the...
s.sch004 A record of charges made to patients for transport and...
s.sch004 Where patients collectively own the vehicles –
s.sch004 A record of the programme of events and activities that...
s.sch004 A copy of the patient’s guide.
s.sch004 A record of all staff meetings held and the names...
s.sch004 A record of training undertaken as referred to in regulation...
s.sch004 A record of all visitors to the nursing home, including...
s.sch004 A record of all accounts relating to the home, including...
s.sch004 A copy of all inspection reports.
s.sch004 A copy of any report made under regulation 29(4)(c) and...
s.sch004 A record of all persons employed at the nursing home,...
s.sch004 A copy of the duty roster of persons working at...
s.sch004 A record of the nursing home’s charges to patients, including...
s.sch004 A record of all money or other valuables deposited by...

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