The Alliance was delighted to attend the HIQA – Health Information and Quality Authority office’s in Dublin today for the launch of Lexicon for Social Care
The Lexicon provides a list of commonly-used words relevant to social care, along with a definition. The use of standardised language is important for clarity and consistency.
Spokesperson Shane Scanlan relayed to representatives of HIQA and The Office of The Chief Inspector that a further Lexicon is now required As Gaeilge for residents, staff and registered providers of nursing homes who speak Irish on a daily basis.