The publication of the second Corporate Plan of the Health Information and Quality Authority (the Authority) is an important milestone. Since the establishment of the Authority in May 2007, we have worked hard to establish our approach towards driving improvements in the quality and safety of our health and social services.

Through that work, we have gained valuable insight and knowledge in what is done well and where some of the challenges and opportunities are in health and social care services. These have informed the development of this Plan and have been significant factors in shaping our focus for the next three years.