Mental Health Commission IRL
John Farrelly is an accomplished executive in the field of health and social care regulation in Ireland, currently serving as the Chief Executive of the Mental Health Commission IRL since October 2018. In this role, John oversees the regulation of mental health services and a substantial budget of €25 million, managing a workforce of 450 employees and contractors. Prior to this position, John was the Chief Executive Officer of the Charities Regulator, where the development and implementation of the Authority's first strategic framework was a key responsibility, alongside overseeing the regulation of over 10,000 charities. John's extensive experience also includes various leadership roles at the Health Information and Quality Authority, where John influenced regulatory strategies for health and social care services. John holds multiple advanced degrees from prestigious institutions, including an MBA in Health Services Management, a Master's in Psychoanalysis and Psychotherapy, and various qualifications in regulatory law and health care administration.
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Mental Health Commission IRL
Who We Are and What We Do The Commission regulates in-patient mental health services and persons providing decision-making supports and provides a Decision Support Service for persons with capacity difficulties. We ensure that all persons involuntarily detained in approved centres are independently reviewed by a Mental Health Tribunal. The Commission sets standards for high quality and good practices in mental health and decision support services. Mental Health Tribunals Protecting the human rights and interests of persons detained for care and treatment; specifically through ensuring the independent review of involuntary admission orders by a Mental Health Tribunal. Decision Support Service Maximising autonomy for all relevant persons requiring support to make decisions about their personal welfare, property and finances. Regulating individuals who are providing a range of supports to persons with capacity difficulties. Regulatory Process Monitoring mental health services and the registering and inspection of approved centres in line with legal requirements. We are a responsive regulator and use data collected to take a risk-based approach. Quality Improvement Encouraging continuous quality improvement; fostering high standards and good practices in the delivery of mental health services. Issuing guidance and developing evidence based standards to improve service delivery and service user experience.