Dáil Éireann Debate, Tuesday - 1 March 2022
687. Deputy Róisín Shortall asked the Minister for Health if consideration will be given to expanding the nationwide audit of CAMHS to include adult mental health services; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [11151/22]
Amharc ar fhreagraThe full nationwide audit of compliance with existing CAMHS operational guidelines by all CAMHS teams is specific to CAMHS. I have written to the HSE to direct them to commence it immediately.
As well as this audit, the HSE is finalising the details of the further independent-led audit of case files in North Kerry.
I am in ongoing discussions on the independently-led prescribing audit for each of the CAMHS teams, which I sought as an additional action, beyond the recommendations set out in the Maskey report. It is important to me that this audit is comprehensive and robust. It will cover community and inpatient teams and it will be independently led.
I have also requested that the CAMHS Experience Study by the HSE commence immediately so that no further time is lost.
In addition to these audits, the Mental Health Commission has commenced a separate review.
Finally, the Government has committed to a non-adversarial scheme for compensation for those children, young people and families affected by the report and the details of the operation of such a scheme are being finalised.
The Deputy can rest assured that I, and the Department of Health, will continue to closely monitor the development of CAMHS nationally, including enhancing Quality and Safety, in line with the objectives of Sharing the Vision and the HSE Service Plan. In the circumstances, there are no plans to expand the nationwide audit of CAMHS to include adult mental health services.
