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Northern Ireland Statutory Rule
2005
Northern Ireland
Residential Care Homes Regulations (Northern Ireland) 2005
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Practical guides for businesses affected by this Act, ordered by how closely they engage with it.
What this Act requires
Sections that create concrete duties on businesses or carry penalties. Procedural and definitional sections are folded into the “Browse other sections” expander at the bottom of each group. Click any section title to read the source text on legislation.gov.uk.
Part 1 — GENERAL
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Citation, commencement and extent
Interpretation
Statement of purpose
Resident’s guide
Information about fees
Review of statement of purpose and resident’s guide
Part II — REGISTERED PERSONS
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Fitness of registered provider
Appointment of manager
Fitness of registered manager
Registered person: general requirements
Registered Person: notification of offences
Part III — CONDUCT OF THE RESIDENTIAL CARE HOME
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Requirements to ensure quality of care and other service provision
Health and welfare of residents
Further requirements as to health and welfare
Assessment of residents
Resident’s care plan
Review of quality of care and other service provision
Facilities and services
Records
Staffing
Fitness of workers
Restrictions on acting for residents
Staff views as to conduct of the home
Complaints
Guidance for social care workers, nurses and health care professionals
Clinical trials and research
Part IV — PREMISES
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Fitness of premises
Part V — MANAGEMENT
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Financial position
Visits by registered provider
Part VI — MISCELLANEOUS
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Notification of death, illness and other events
Notice of absence
Notice of changes
Notice of termination of accommodation
Appointment of liquidators etc.
Death of registered person
Offences
Compliance with regulations
The Residential Care Homes Regulations (Northern Ireland) 1993 and the...
Schedules
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The name and address of the registered provider and of...
The arrangements for residents to engage in social activities, hobbies...
The arrangements made for consultation with residents about the operation...
The fire precautions and associated emergency procedures in the home....
The arrangements made, so far as is practicable that residents...
The arrangements made for contact between residents and their relatives,...
The arrangements for dealing with complaints.
The arrangements made for dealing with reviews of the resident’s...
The number and size of rooms in the home.
Details of any specific therapeutic techniques used in the home...
The arrangements made for respecting the privacy and dignity of...
The relevant qualifications and experience of the registered provider and...
The number, relevant qualifications and experience of the staff working...
The philosophy of care.
The status and constitution of the home.
The organisational structure of the home.
The number of residents to be accommodated or provided with...
The range of needs, (categories of care) that the home...
Any criteria used for admission to the home, including the...
Proof of the person’s identity, including a recent photograph.
Either— (a) where a certificate is required for a purpose...
Two written references relating to the person, including a reference...
Where a person has previously worked in a position whose...
Details and documentary evidence of any relevant qualifications or accredited...
A full employment history, together with a satisfactory written explanation...
Evidence that the person is physically and mentally fit for...
The following documents in respect of each resident –
A recent photograph of the resident.
A record of the following matters in respect of each...
A copy of correspondence relating to each resident.
A copy of the statement of purpose.
A record of furniture and personal possessions brought by a...
A record of all complaints made by residents or representatives...
A record of any of the following events that occur...
Records of the food provided for residents in sufficient detail...
A record of every fire practice, drill or test of...
A statement of the procedure to be followed in the...
A statement of the procedure to be followed in the...
A record of charges made to residents for transport and...
Where residents collectively own the vehicles –
A record of the programme of events and activities that...
A copy of the resident’s guide.
A record of all staff meetings held and the names...
A record of training undertaken as referred to in Regulation...
A record of all visitors to the home, including the...
A record of all accounts relating to the residential care...
A copy of all inspection reports.
A copy of any report made under regulation 29(4)(c) or...
A record of all persons employed at the home, which...
A copy of the duty roster of persons working at...
A record of the home’s charges to residents, including any...
A record of all money or other valuables deposited by...
Enforcement and responsible bodies
The regulators that administer or enforce this legislation.
Regulation and Quality Improvement Authority
Independent regulator for health and social care services in Northern Ireland. Registers and inspects hospitals, care homes, dental practices, and other care …
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