Nursing Home Compliance

One of the most common questions we receive from nursing home managers and directors of care is: how often should curtains actually be cleaned? The answer depends on the type of ward, risk level, and current HSE and HPSC guidelines — and getting it right matters more than many facilities realise. What the HSE and … Read more

HIQA inspections assess nursing home compliance across a wide range of regulatory areas. Curtain hygiene is not always the most visible item on an inspector’s list, but it forms part of the infection control assessment — and gaps here can contribute to negative findings. This checklist helps nursing home managers and directors of care prepare … Read more