Conference Chairperson & Opening Remarks

Mary Kirwan, Barrister & Lecturer at RCSI

Preventing the Need for Restriction - Guiding Principles

Speaker: Brian Mc Donald, R.N.I.D., M.A., Behaviour Support Specialist, Behaviour Support Solutions

• Human Rights Model (HRM)
• Capable Environment Approach
• Governance and Oversight
• Ongoing Practice Development and Support
• Positive Risk Taking

Restrictive Practice Using the Human Rights Approach

Speaker: Florence Horsman-Hogan, Quality and Patient Safety Manager, Health Service Executive

• Restrictions discussed using the FREDA Principles and the 'lawful legitimate necessary and proportionate criteria

HIQA Standard – Use of Physical Restraint

Speaker: Martha McGinn, Director of The National Institute of Intellectual Disability Studies

• Governance Framework
• Stages for Managing Imminent Risk of Harm
• Detailed process for identification, assessment, planning, implementation, and evaluation
• Emphasis on interdisciplinary collaboration and oversight

Policy and Procedure on Restrictive Practices

Speaker: Regina Connell, Chief Operating Officer, HCI

• A commitment to promoting a restraint-free environment
• Assessment of restrictive practice use
• Monitoring, recording, and reviewing the use of restrictive practices
• Guidance on the use of restrictive practice in an unplanned or emergency situation
• Governance arrangements for monitoring and auditing the use of restrictive practices

Safeguarding and Restrictive Practice within Intellectual Disability Services

Speaker: Derval McDonagh, Chief Executive Officer Inclusion Ireland & Paul Alford Advocacy Project Worker Inclusion Ireland 

Legalities To Be Considered

Speaker: Marie Kinsella, Partner, Phillip Lee

• Legal Definitions and Boundaries
• Minimising exposure to claims, caselaw and overview
• Criminal liability and the use of restraint
• Litigation, investigation, and potential civil claims