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NURSING COMMITTEE 3. Coordinate effective communication among nursing members
The National Nursing Committee consists of 1 representative from each 4. Identify the educational needs of NHI members and develop an
of the 10 NHI regions of the country and is underpinned by Schedule 2
Nursing Committee Constitution of the “Memorandum of Association annual plan
of Independent Nursing Home Ireland Limited”. 5. Influence the direction of long-term care in a changing environment
6. Act as advocates on behalf of the nursing workforce in NHI
THE NURSING VISION IS: THE ROLE OF THE PRACTICE DEVELOPMENT
“To always provide the best possible evidence-informed person-centred FACILITATOR (PDF) IN THE CONTEXT OF THE
care that makes a difference to people’s lives” NURSING COMMITTEE PURPOSE IS TO:
We value:
aPromoting independence Provide leadership for effective working of the committee and facilitate
aFacilitating well-being shared working among committee members in order to achieve the
aEnabling a safe environment agreed programme of work.
aWorking in cultures of friendship, connectivity and
For further information on the role and function of the Nursing
continuous learning and development Committee please contact info@nhi.ie for detail on your elected
representative or the Practice Development Facilitator at
THE PURPOSE OF THE NURSING COMMITTEE IS TO: practicedevelopment@nhi.ie / 086 041 7208.
1. Provide practice development leadership in NHI
2. Contribute to shaping national policy
Purpose and Benefits of Membership
NHI is the representative body of care providers in Ireland and NURSING HOMES IRELAND MEMBERSHIP:
is the single representative body for the private and voluntary • Provides a single representative voice that informs and
nursing home sector. Its strength is derived from unity in numbers,
with 360+ private and voluntary nursing homes members of the influences Government policy surrounding the provision of
organisation. long-term residential care
NHI plays a lead role in informing policy and public debate • Affords all members opportunities to influence policy and
surrounding long-term care and utilises its expertise, specialist practice directly impacting upon the private and voluntary
knowledge and influence within the Irish healthcare sector to nursing home sector
provide each individual member with a strong voice on issues • Allows members to operate, and to concentrate on, their own
directly related to the care they provide. Members are continually businesses in the knowledge that all relevant issues related to the
provided with specialist and expert clinical advice, key information delivery of care are being dealt with in a professional manner.
pertaining to the delivery of long-term residential care, guidance and • Provides a strong, unified voice in making representations to
support, and a representative voice that informs Government policy the Government, the Health Service Executive (HSE), Health
and key representatives and stakeholders in the healthcare and social Information and Quality Authority (HIQA), Social Services
policy sectors. Inspectorate (SSI), the National Treatment Purchase Fund
During these tough and challenging times for healthcare provision, (NTPF) and in communicating with the general public.
NHI is a united voice advocating on behalf of the private and • Represents the nursing home sector at all relevant, statutory
voluntary nursing home sector. Already represented in over 300 and non-statutory forums with a view to promoting the aims
communities across Ireland, NHI wants to build upon this strength and objectives of the organisation and its members.
and afford new members the opportunity to avail of the excellent • Ensures the private and voluntary nursing home sector is
levels of service it delivers. recognised at national level and is consulted regarding all
matters of relevance and importance to the sector
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NURSING COMMITTEE 3. Coordinate effective communication among nursing members
The National Nursing Committee consists of 1 representative from each 4. Identify the educational needs of NHI members and develop an
of the 10 NHI regions of the country and is underpinned by Schedule 2
Nursing Committee Constitution of the “Memorandum of Association annual plan
of Independent Nursing Home Ireland Limited”. 5. Influence the direction of long-term care in a changing environment
6. Act as advocates on behalf of the nursing workforce in NHI
THE NURSING VISION IS: THE ROLE OF THE PRACTICE DEVELOPMENT
“To always provide the best possible evidence-informed person-centred FACILITATOR (PDF) IN THE CONTEXT OF THE
care that makes a difference to people’s lives” NURSING COMMITTEE PURPOSE IS TO:
We value:
aPromoting independence Provide leadership for effective working of the committee and facilitate
aFacilitating well-being shared working among committee members in order to achieve the
aEnabling a safe environment agreed programme of work.
aWorking in cultures of friendship, connectivity and
For further information on the role and function of the Nursing
continuous learning and development Committee please contact info@nhi.ie for detail on your elected
representative or the Practice Development Facilitator at
THE PURPOSE OF THE NURSING COMMITTEE IS TO: practicedevelopment@nhi.ie / 086 041 7208.
1. Provide practice development leadership in NHI
2. Contribute to shaping national policy
Purpose and Benefits of Membership
NHI is the representative body of care providers in Ireland and NURSING HOMES IRELAND MEMBERSHIP:
is the single representative body for the private and voluntary • Provides a single representative voice that informs and
nursing home sector. Its strength is derived from unity in numbers,
with 360+ private and voluntary nursing homes members of the influences Government policy surrounding the provision of
organisation. long-term residential care
NHI plays a lead role in informing policy and public debate • Affords all members opportunities to influence policy and
surrounding long-term care and utilises its expertise, specialist practice directly impacting upon the private and voluntary
knowledge and influence within the Irish healthcare sector to nursing home sector
provide each individual member with a strong voice on issues • Allows members to operate, and to concentrate on, their own
directly related to the care they provide. Members are continually businesses in the knowledge that all relevant issues related to the
provided with specialist and expert clinical advice, key information delivery of care are being dealt with in a professional manner.
pertaining to the delivery of long-term residential care, guidance and • Provides a strong, unified voice in making representations to
support, and a representative voice that informs Government policy the Government, the Health Service Executive (HSE), Health
and key representatives and stakeholders in the healthcare and social Information and Quality Authority (HIQA), Social Services
policy sectors. Inspectorate (SSI), the National Treatment Purchase Fund
During these tough and challenging times for healthcare provision, (NTPF) and in communicating with the general public.
NHI is a united voice advocating on behalf of the private and • Represents the nursing home sector at all relevant, statutory
voluntary nursing home sector. Already represented in over 300 and non-statutory forums with a view to promoting the aims
communities across Ireland, NHI wants to build upon this strength and objectives of the organisation and its members.
and afford new members the opportunity to avail of the excellent • Ensures the private and voluntary nursing home sector is
levels of service it delivers. recognised at national level and is consulted regarding all
matters of relevance and importance to the sector
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