We inspect independent in-patient learning disability services to check people are receiving good care.
How we inspect
We look at how services:
- Meet the National Minimum Standards for Independent Health Care Services in Wales
- Comply with the Care Standards Act 2000
- Comply with the Independent Health Care (Wales) Regulations 2011
- Comply with the Mental Health Act 1983, Mental Capacity Act 2005 and implementation of Deprivation of Liberty Safeguards
- Meet any other relevant professional standards and guidance where applicable
Our learning disability inspections are usually unannounced. This allows us to see services in the way they usually operate. The service does not receive any advance warning of an unannounced inspection.
The inspections are conducted by at least one HIW inspector and external reviewer (with relevant professional experience).
The document below provides guidance about what we will look at during an inspection. If you would like a copy of our inspection workbook please contact HIW.Inspections@gov.wales quoting which type of inspection workbook you require.
Documents
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How Does HIW Inspect Independent Services , file type: PDF, file size: 256 KBPublished:256 KB