HIW definition
Examples of HIW in a sentence
HIW carries out its functions on behalf of Welsh Ministers and, although part of the Welsh Government, protocols have been established to safeguard its operational autonomy.
HIW inspects NHS services, and regulates independent healthcare providers against a range of standards, policies, guidance and regulations to highlight areas requiring improvement.
HMI Prisons will share their business plan and other corporate information with HIW as appropriate.
The current HIW strategy can be accessed ▇▇▇.▇▇▇.▇▇▇.▇▇ or here, which outlines the current aims and objectives.
HIW is the independent inspectorate and regulator of all healthcare in Wales.
HIW or HSE will notify them of such incidents and work with them in accordance with the WRDP and this MoU.
As part of this work HIW will seek to identify and support improvements in services and the actions required to achieve this.
If necessary, HIW will undertake special reviews and investigations where there appears to be systematic failures in delivering healthcare services, to ensure that rapid improvement and learning takes place.
Where HSE does not have a MoU in place, HSE will liaise, where appropriate, with HIW to get advice on a relevant contact within the relevant professional body.
In addition, HIW is the Local Supervising Authority for the statutory supervision of midwives in Wales.