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Safeguarding • Regulated by Tusla (Child and Family Agency)

Children First Act 2015

Definition: Irish legislation providing statutory obligations to report child protection concerns and implement Child Safeguarding Statements.

Regulatory Impact & Compliance Overview

Under the Children First Act, designated healthcare professionals (including registered nurses, doctors, and social care workers) are Mandated Persons legally required to report child protection and welfare concerns to Tusla. Providers must maintain Child Safeguarding Statements and ensure all staff complete mandatory e-learning certification.

Governing Authority

Enforced by Tusla (Child and Family Agency) in Ireland. Compliance with these standards is legally required for all licensed and participating care providers.

Automated Compliance

How AsanWork Enforces Children First Act 2015

AsanWork builds compliance directly into daily scheduling workflows. Hard compliance stops prevent un-vetted, un-screened, or non-credentialed staff from receiving shift allocations, ensuring 100% audit readiness.

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