Karen Greene

Intent: NHI is in support of this framework from the outset recognising that the piloting of such a tool has the potential to have a positive impact on the care provided to nursing home residents as well as impact positively on the staff working in all nursing homes. At the taskforce meeting on the 14th May that the economic analysis will now not be undertaken. NHI are incredulous to hear this as how can a framework be rolled out if it has not been properly costed and the financial impact assessed.

Details: NHI wrote a letter to Ms Kenna and also met with her to discuss the Pilot Implementation of the Framework for Safe Nurse Staffing and Skill Mix in Long-Term Residential Settings for Older People

Intent: Briefing on the implementation of the recommendations of the Nursing Homes Expert Panel::Update on development by Department of Health of safe staffing framework::Updated regarding implementation of the Temporary Assistance Payment Scheme and necessity to ensure it encompasses the reality of costs incurred to protect nursing home residents from Covid19::Department of Health to lead in implementation of workforce planning to ensure the critical shortalls in staffing within the nursing home and broader health services are addressed through a medium to long-term strategy::Engagement regarding serial testing of staff in nursing homes and requirement to ensure testing process is efficiently operated

Details: Meeting between NHI Representatives and Representatives from Department of Health Social Care Division