HIQA Designated Centre Safeguarding

Overview

Draft or update a safeguarding policy for a designated centre aligned with HIQA and national safeguarding guidance.

Getting Started

Add your source materials to the project workspace, then activate the HIQA Designated Centre Safeguarding skill. The agent will guide you through the process step by step.

Example conversation

You: We need a safeguarding policy for our designated centre for adults with disabilities—HIQA-aligned and Tusla reporting.

Agent: I’ll use the NSSBH reference and HIQA designated-centre standards. I’ll draft a safeguarding policy covering: definitions of abuse and harm; designated person and person in charge; internal and Tusla reporting; response and follow-up; training; and links to complaints. I’ll specify escalation to Tusla and ensure all staff know how to report.

Output excerpt

Designated centre safeguarding policy excerpt

Designated person — The designated person for safeguarding is [name/role]. All staff and residents (where appropriate) know who this is. Concerns can be reported to the designated person or directly to Tusla in line with national guidance.

Response — All concerns are recorded and assessed. Where a referral to Tusla is required, it is made within [timeframe]. The person in charge ensures follow-up and that the resident is supported. Lessons learned are shared without identifying individuals.

Extension and validation

This skill does not include custom validation tools. Elaboration is guided by the skill workflow and reference materials.