and to prevent inhumane or degrading treatment. RQIA also conducts a rolling programme of hygiene inspections in HSC hospitals. Department can ask the RQIA to provide advice, reports or information on such matters relating to the provision of services or the exercise of its functions as may be specified in the Department's request. The RQIA may also advise the Department about any changes which it considers should be made in the standards set by the Department. Special Agencies Agencies are established under the Health and Personal Social Services (Special Agencies) () Order 1990 to provide specific functions on behalf of the Department. - The NIBTS is responsible for the Transfusion Service (NIBTS) collection, testing and distribution of blood donations each year. The main aim of the NIBTS is to fully supply the needs of all hospitals and clinical units in with safe and effective blood, blood products and other related services. The discharge of this function includes a commitment to the care and welfare of blood donors. Medical and Dental Training Agency (NIMDTA) The NIMDTA was – established to ensure that doctors and dentists are effectively trained to provide the highest standards of patient care. The NIMDTA is responsible for funding, managing and supporting postgraduate medical and dental education. It provides a wide range of functions in the organisation, development and quality assurance of postgraduate medical and dental education and in the delivery and quality assurance of continuing professional development for general, medical and dental practitioners. Ireland Guardian ad Litem Agency (NIGALA) The NIGALA –
and to prevent inhumane or degrading treatment. RQIA also conducts a rolling programme of hygiene inspections in HSC hospitals. Department can ask the RQIA to provide advice, reports or information on such matters relating to the provision of services or the exercise of its functions as may be specified in the Department's request. The RQIA may also advise the Department about any changes which it considers should be made in the standards set by the Department. Special Agencies Agencies are established under the Health and Personal Social Services (Special Agencies) () Order 1990 to provide specific functions on behalf of the Department. Transfusion Service (NIBTS) - The NIBTS is responsible for the collection, testing and distribution of blood donations each year. The main aim of the NIBTS is to fully supply the needs of all hospitals and clinical units in with safe and effective blood, blood products and other related services. The discharge of this function includes a commitment to the care and welfare of blood donors. Medical and Dental Training Agency (NIMDTA) – The NIMDTA was established to ensure that doctors and dentists are effectively trained to provide the highest standards of patient care. The NIMDTA is responsible for funding, managing and supporting postgraduate medical and dental education. It provides a wide range of functions in the organisation, development and quality assurance of postgraduate medical and dental education and in the delivery and quality assurance of continuing professional development for general, medical and dental practitioners. Ireland Guardian ad Litem Agency (NIGALA) – The NIGALA