At Ridouts, we have noticed increased scrutiny on the part of the Care Quality Commission in relation to end of life care, of which DNAR decision-making is a key element. In our experience, there is often a lack of awareness about the requirements that need to be followed by practitioners in relation to DNAR decision-making …
Q: What does ‘treatment is a condition of the provision of the accommodation’ mean? If treatment is provided but is voluntary and freely given, with no local authority/NHS involvement, and specifically excluded as a legal condition of residence in the tenancy/contract/licence what then? Within scope or not? A: According to CQC’s ‘Scope of Registration’ (August …
Health Education England (HEE) has now concluded its consultation, “Building capacity to care and capability to treat – a new team member for health and social care.” Having received responses received from individuals, stakeholders and trade unions throughout the healthcare sector, HEE has confirmed that it will be proceeding with plans to introduce nursing associates …
With the imminent coming together of the Trust Development Authority and Monitor; Jeremy Hunt’s suggestion that CQC ratings have replaced foundation status as a definition of success; and the decision to rate Cambridge University Hospitals Foundation Trust as inadequate, debate on healthcare regulation has become intense. This HSJ webinar, in association with Ridouts Solicitors, will …
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