HIQA Safeguarding Policy

Overview

Draft or update a safeguarding policy for healthcare services aligned with HIQA NSSBH and national safeguarding guidance.

Getting Started

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

Example conversation

You: We need a safeguarding policy for our healthcare service—adults and children—that meets HIQA and links to Tusla reporting.

Agent: I’ll use the NSSBH reference (person-centred and safe care). I’ll draft a safeguarding policy covering: definitions of abuse and harm; designated safeguarding lead and roles; internal and external reporting (including Tusla/HSE); response and follow-up; training; and links to complaints and incident reporting. I’ll keep language clear and specify escalation paths.

Output excerpt

Safeguarding policy excerpt

Reporting — Any staff member who has a concern about abuse or harm must report immediately to the Designated Safeguarding Lead. The DSL will assess and, where required, refer to Tusla [or HSE] in line with national guidance. All concerns are recorded and followed up.

Roles — The Designated Safeguarding Lead is [role]. All staff receive safeguarding training at induction and [frequency]. The policy is reviewed [frequency] and after any serious incident.

Extension and validation

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