Better standards ‘will mean higher care costs’

PLANNED quality standards for nursing homes will inevitably increase the cost of care.

Better standards ‘will mean higher care costs’

The warning came from a private sector representative body as 32 planned standards were introduced yesterday by the Health Information and Quality Authority (HIQA).

The standards will apply to all nursing homes, including public facilities.

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