HSE Child Protection and Welfare Service in Carlow/Kilkenny - hiqa.ie

Inspection of the HSE Child Protection and Welfare Service in Carlow/Kilkenny Local Health Area in theHSE South RegionHealth Information and Quality AuthorityTheme 2: Safe and effective servicesThe safety and welfare of the child is paramount in all children’s services. A safe andeffective service endeavours to protect children from the risk of harm througheffective interventions that protect children and support families. Children First(2011) is consistently implemented by the service and timely and effective actionsare taken to protect children. The service regularly monitors its service to childrenand families, to identify safe practice, minimise risks and learn from adverse events.Related reference:• Standard 2:1 – Children are protected and their welfare is promoted throughthe consistent implementation of Children First.• Standard 2:2 – All concerns in relation to children are screened and directedto the appropriate service.• Standard 2:3 – Timely and effective action is taken to protect children.• Standard 2.4 – Children and families have timely access to child protectionand welfare services that support the family and protect the child.• Standard 2:5 – All reports of child protection concerns are assessed in linewith Children First and best available evidence.• Standard 2:6 – Children who are at risk of harm or neglect have childprotection plans in place to protect and promote their welfare.• Standard 2:7 – Children’s protection plans and interventions are reviewed inline with requirements in Children First.• Standard 2:8 – Child protection and welfare interventions achieve the bestoutcomes for the child.• Standard 2:9 – Inter-agency and inter-professional cooperation supports andpromotes the protection and welfare of children.• Standard 2:10 – Child protection and welfare case planning is managed andmonitored to improve practice and outcomes for children.• Standard 2:11 – Serious incidents are notified and reviewed in a timelymanner and all recommendations and actions are implemented to ensure thatoutcomes effectively inform practice.• Standard 2:12 – The specific circumstances and needs of children subjected toorganisational and/or institutional abuse and children who are deemed to beespecially vulnerable are identified and responded to.15