# HIQA Open Disclosure Policy

> Draft or update an open disclosure policy aligned with the Patient Safety Act 2023 and HIQA NSSBH.



Tags: HIQA, Ireland, Healthcare, Open disclosure, Compliance


## Example Prompts

- Draft our open disclosure policy for the Patient Safety Act and HIQA
- Update our open disclosure policy for our hospital

URL: https://rakenne.app/skills/hiqa-open-disclosure-policy/index.md

Try this skill: https://rakenne.app/a/?skill=hiqa-open-disclosure-policy



## Overview

Draft or update an open disclosure policy aligned with the Patient Safety Act 2023 and HIQA NSSBH.

## Getting Started

Add your source materials to the project workspace, then activate the *HIQA Open Disclosure Policy* skill. The agent will guide you through the process step by step.

## Example conversation

**You:** We need an open disclosure policy that meets the Patient Safety Act 2023 and HIQA—when and how we talk to patients and families after harm.

**Agent:** I'll use the NSSBH reference and align with the Patient Safety (Notifiable Incidents and Open Disclosure) Act 2023. I'll draft a policy covering: when to disclose (harm or potential harm); who communicates; what to say (acknowledgment, apology, next steps); support for patient/family and staff; documentation; and links to notifiable incidents and complaints.

## Output excerpt

### Open disclosure policy excerpt

**When we disclose** — We disclose when an incident has resulted in harm or potential harm to a patient. Disclosure is timely, honest, and compassionate. The treating clinician (or designated person) leads the conversation, with support available for the patient/family and for staff.

**What we say** — We acknowledge what happened, apologise where appropriate, explain what we are doing to support the patient and prevent recurrence, and say how we will keep the patient/family informed. We document the disclosure and any follow-up.

## Extension and validation

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


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