It has been announced that the first Chief Inspector of Hospitals is to be Professor Sir Mike Richards. The post was suggested by David Cameron following the Mid Staffordshire scandal. Richards will be responsible for ensuring that hospitals in England are delivering safe, compassionate, high-quality care. He has previously worked with the NHS in making …
In November 2011 and May 2012 The Ridout Report reported on Warning Notices, their shortcomings and the confusion arising out of published guidance. In May 2013 new guidance was published on Warning Notices. This new guidance does deal with some of the points that Ridouts has relentlessly pushed CQC to consider as part of representations …
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The Department of Health is currently consulting on strengthening corporate accountability in the health and social care sector. The consultation runs until 6 September 2013. There are three main elements: A new fit and proper test for directors Direct prosecutions of providers for breaches of fundamental standards A new statutory duty of candour. We deal …
Corporate accountability in the wake of Mid Staffordshire and Winterbourne View Read More »
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