Looking at the CQC ratings given by inspectors over the last three years, this year has seen a move towards focused inspections, increasingly downgrading homes. But what is the real picture behind the headline statistics? And what does this mean for your care home management as you prepare for your next inspection? The coronavirus pandemic…
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It is inevitable that when CQC resumes inspections, after easing of lockdown rules, they are likely to focus on infection prevention and control and in particular the Department of Health Code of Practice and the Health and Social Care Act 2008. IPC Preparation (Infection Prevention Control) will be essential to ensure your care home maintains or improves your CQC rating.…
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The following news article appeared on the CQC website on the 17 June ‘‘Regulation during COVID-19 why raising concerns about care is more important than ever” The main focus of the article was the increase in staff contacting CQC with concerns and how it is important to encourage staff to speak up. At the start…
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Kima Sutherland-Dee expresses her thoughts on whether the new CQC Emergency Support Framework (ESF) will be an open conversation or a judgement.
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To help care home providers and managers to understand CQC’s new Emergency Support Framework, we are running a webinar and launching a Power Hour service.
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