HIQA HIQA inspection Checklist — Free & Interactive
Interactive Health Information and Quality Authority HIQA inspection checklist with items across the 8 National Standards themes. Check off items as your facility meets them — progress auto-saved in your browser, no sign-up.
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How often does HIQA inspect designated centres?
Risk-based — typically annually, but can be more frequent if issues arise. Initial inspections within 6 months of new registration.
What are the 8 HIQA National Standards themes?
Person-Centred Care, Effective Services, Safe Services, Health & Wellbeing, Leadership/Governance/Management, Workforce, Use of Resources, Use of Information.
What is a Designated Centre?
A residential centre providing nursing, personal and social care registered under the Health Act 2007.
Is this checklist official?
No — this is an independent self-check. HIQA inspections use the Judgment Framework 2018 with Compliant / Substantially Compliant / Not Compliant findings.
What is the Provider / PIC distinction?
The Registered Provider is the legal entity; the Person In Charge (PIC) is the qualified manager responsible day-to-day. Both accountable to HIQA.