A facility in Co. Monaghan has been found to be compliant across all areas.
That’s according to a report issued by the Health Information and Quality Authority this morning.
Woodlands is a residential house that provides low to medium support for adults with an intellectual disability.
Situated a short distance from Monaghan Town, the centre provides care and support to four male adults.
The inspector found that good governance arrangements coupled with a high standard of care and support meant that residents living at Woodlands were happy in their home and felt safe.
Woodlands was found to be compliant across all 13 areas in the inspectors report.
The HIQA report indicated that residents at the centre were acknowledged as best placed to make decisions on their preferred experiences, needs and wishes.
The residents’ general welfare and opportunities for personal development was supported through a well governed service.
Overall, the report said it was a very pleasant inspection. The people living here were actively involved in the running of their home.
Staff were supported to be creative and flexible in their approach to assisting residents, to ensure that risk is assessed and that positive risk-taking by residents is supported.
