A Human Right-Based Approach to Dealing with Adverse Events in Residential Care Facilities
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Summary
This summary is machine-generated.This study examined human rights in Irish residential care facilities during adverse events. While some violations occurred, staff generally upheld residents' rights, indicating a growing adoption of a rights-based approach.
Area Of Science
- Gerontology
- Healthcare Management
- Human Rights Law
Background
- Managing residential care facilities (RCFs) requires balancing adverse event management with a human rights-based approach.
- Existing literature on rights-based approaches in RCFs is limited, necessitating investigation into current practices.
- Understanding how RCFs handle adverse events is crucial for improving care and support.
Purpose Of The Study
- To assess whether RCFs in Ireland uphold a human rights-based approach during adverse events.
- To analyze notifications of adverse events to identify the extent to which human rights principles are respected or violated.
- To inform potential improvements in RCF care and support by examining current practices.
Main Methods
- Analysis of statutory notifications of adverse events from Irish RCFs in 2021.
- Independent coding of notifications by two researchers to assess adherence to human rights principles (fairness, respect, equality, dignity, autonomy).
- Categorization of events based on whether human rights principles were upheld or violated during the adverse event and its management.
Main Results
- Some violations of human rights principles were identified, including staff misconduct and resident-to-resident violations of autonomy, respect, and dignity.
- Notifications of "serious injury" and "allegations of abuse" highlighted specific areas of concern.
- Overall, good practice was observed, with staff demonstrating respect for residents' human rights during adverse events.
Conclusions
- A rights-based approach to care and support appears to be generally upheld in Irish RCFs during adverse events.
- The findings suggest a potential adoption of a rights-based approach within the sector.
- Further research is recommended to explore the nuances of rights-based care in RCF settings.
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