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EMPOWERMENT A RIGHTS-BASED APPROACH PARTNERSHIP PROPORTIONALITY ACCOUNTABILITY PREVENTION NATIONAL STANDARDS FOR ADULT SAFEGUARDING 2019 NATIONAL STANDARDS FOR ADULT SAFEGUARDING 2019 About the Health Information and Quality Authority The Health Information and Quality Authority (HIQA) is an independent statutory authority established to promote safety and quality in the provision of health and social care services for the benefit of the health and welfare of the public. HIQA’s mandate to date extends across a wide range of public, private and voluntary sector services. Reporting to the Minister for Health and engaging with the Minister for Children and Youth Affairs, HIQA has responsibility for the following: ▪▪ Setting standards for health and social care services — Developing personcentred standards and guidance, based on evidence and international best practice, for health and social care services in Ireland. ▪▪ Regulating social care services — The Chief Inspector within H...