Northern Ireland Statutory Rule SI 2005 Northern Ireland

Residential Care Homes Regulations (Northern Ireland) 2005

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

Does it bind you?

Business-side roles with duties under this instrument.

Registered Care Provider4 Licence Holder4

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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 Resident’s guide
s.005 Information about fees
s.006 Review of statement of purpose and resident’s guide
Part 2

REGISTERED PERSONS

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s.008 Appointment of manager Regulated
  • Appoint a registered manager for your care home when requiredRegistered Care Provider
s.010 Registered person: general requirements Regulated
  • Run your care home with sufficient care, competence and skill, and keep staff trainedRegistered Care Provider
s.011 Registered Person: notification of offences Regulated
  • Notify RQIA immediately of any criminal convictionLicence 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 RESIDENTIAL CARE HOME

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s.013 Health and welfare of residents Regulated
  • Care for residents' health, welfare and dignityLicence Holder
s.020 Staffing Regulated
  • Ensure adequate, qualified and trained staff with proper supervisionLicence Holder
s.021 Fitness of workers Regulated
  • Ensure workers are fit and obtain required checks before they startLicence Holder
12 other sections in this Part — procedural and definitional
s.012 Requirements to ensure quality of care and other service provision
s.014 Further requirements as to health and welfare
s.015 Assessment of residents
s.016 Resident’s care plan
s.017 Review of quality of care and other service provision
s.018 Facilities and services
s.019 Records
s.022 Restrictions on acting for residents
s.023 Staff views as to conduct of the home
s.024 Complaints
s.025 Guidance for social care workers, 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
  • Maintain financial viability and keep adequate accountsRegistered Care Provider
s.029 Visits by registered provider Regulated
  • Visit your care home monthly and prepare a written reportRegistered 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 The Residential Care Homes Regulations (Northern Ireland) 1993 and the...
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 residents to engage in social activities, hobbies...
s.sch001 The arrangements made for consultation with residents about the operation...
s.sch001 The fire precautions and associated emergency procedures in the home....
s.sch001 The arrangements made, so far as is practicable that residents...
s.sch001 The arrangements made for contact between residents and their relatives,...
s.sch001 The arrangements for dealing with complaints.
s.sch001 The arrangements made for dealing with reviews of the resident’s...
s.sch001 The number and size of rooms in the home.
s.sch001 Details of any specific therapeutic techniques used in the home...
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 home.
s.sch001 The organisational structure of the home.
s.sch001 The number of residents to be accommodated or provided with...
s.sch001 The range of needs, (categories of care) that the home...
s.sch001 Any criteria used for admission to the home, including the...
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 resident –
s.sch003 A recent photograph of the resident.
s.sch003 A record of the following matters in respect of each...
s.sch003 A copy of correspondence relating to each resident.
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 residents or representatives...
s.sch004 A record of any of the following events that occur...
s.sch004 Records of the food provided for residents 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 residents for transport and...
s.sch004 Where residents collectively own the vehicles –
s.sch004 A record of the programme of events and activities that...
s.sch004 A copy of the resident’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 home, including the...
s.sch004 A record of all accounts relating to the residential care...
s.sch004 A copy of all inspection reports.
s.sch004 A copy of any report made under regulation 29(4)(c) or...
s.sch004 A record of all persons employed at the home, which...
s.sch004 A copy of the duty roster of persons working at...
s.sch004 A record of the home’s charges to residents, including any...
s.sch004 A record of all money or other valuables deposited by...

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