Regulation and Quality Improvement Authority (Northern Ireland)

The Regulation and Quality Improvement Authority was established in 2003 and is responsible for regulating healthcare and social care services in Northern Ireland == Controversies == In 2020, the entire board resigned over the handling of the COVID-19 pandemic in Northern Ireland, specifically reducing the frequency of inspections of care homes and stopping inspectors from talking to residents. It was reported that a broader breakdown in relationships, and inadequate communication had also contributed to the mass resignation.

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