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Government Consults on Mandatory COVID-19 Jabs for Care Home Staff

The Government have officially announced today that they are consulting on mandatory coronavirus vaccinations for care home staff in England.  The Health and Social Care Secretary, Matt Hancock, said: “The vaccine is already preventing deaths and is our route out of this pandemic. We have a duty of care to those most vulnerable to Covid-19, …

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CQC’s State of Care Report – A focus on mental health and learning disability services and the adult social care sector – Healthcare Business October 2019

The 2019 CQC State of Care Report was recently published on 15 October 2019.  Overall CQC has concluded that the quality of care across the country is improving slightly but raised concerns about individuals continued difficulties in accessing the care and support they require.  CQC’s analysis in relation to mental health and learning disability services …

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Ridout Report – April 2019 – CQC’s new FAC process revealed – what does it achieve?

Last week saw the publication of CQC’s ‘new’ factual accuracy comments (“FAC”) process for draft inspection reports.  In last month’s Ridout Report Jenny Wilde discussed the potential consequences of the proposed changes.  As we now know what CQC has decided, this Ridout Report discusses what changes have been made and how these may impact a …

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Challenging CQC inspection reports and ratings – DDN – December 2018

CQC now has the power to rate independent standalone substance misuse services and is currently rolling out its first wave of comprehensive inspections to establish a ratings baseline for future inspections.  This is the first time such services are being rated by CQC.  Adverse ratings can have a negative impact on the financial and operational …

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Challenging CQC’s Evidence Base – as published in Caring Times

CQC appointed its new Chief Executive to the Board, Ian Trenholm.  He is due to take over the role in July 2018 when Sir David Behan leaves.  Mr Trenholm started his career in the police service before moving on to roles including Chief Operating Officer at Defra and Chief Executive of the Royal Borough of …

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CQC inspection and Dementia Support in Care Homes – as published in Care Talk Magazine May 2018

CQC places a huge emphasis on the importance of person-centred care, particularly in relation to services caring for people with dementia.  This is reflected in the Key Lines of Enquiry (KLOEs) that CQC inspectors are required to answer during an inspection.  It is important that providers are able to demonstrate and evidence positive dementia support …

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Ridout Report – Back to Basics – Challenging CQC Inspection Reports

Since the introduction of the CQC rating system in 2014 there have been various revisions of CQC’s guidance to providers on how it monitors, inspects and regulates adult social care services which impact how CQC makes judgements and how providers can challenge these. It is important for providers to challenge factual inaccuracies and misleading comments …

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