January 2021 saw the release of two important consultation documents by the CQC. The first was its consultation on its strategy from 2021 and beyond which has now closed. The second, and the subject of this article, is its consultation “Changes for Flexible Regulation” which is currently live and open for responses. Both documents set …
In the wake of the pandemic, the CQC changed its entire approach to inspections in order to limit inspectors “crossing the threshold”. The CQC initiated remote monitoring through initial conversations with Providers which could result in a site visit if the CQC had concerns, and enforcement action if the CQC found the service to be …
What has happened to the CQC’s Transitional Monitoring Approach? Read More »
On 30 September 2020 the CQC published its draft strategy on how it proposes to regulate the health and social care sector from 2021 and beyond. Note some key takeaways from this draft document below: The CQC intends to rely much more on data over inspections which will direct the CQC in terms of action …
In the CQC’s board meeting on 16 September 2020 the CQC set out its stall for monitoring activity within the adult social care sector. Whilst all proposals are subject to a formal consultation it seems likely that the position that is to be adopted is likely to be in place for the medium to longer …
CQC sets out its stall for the monitoring of adult social care providers Read More »
Whilst the majority of CQC inspections have been put on hold during the COVID-19 pandemic, this will not remain the case forever. When inspections re-start there will inevitably be a backlog which could lead to reports being rushed, less detailed and more prone to error. Incorrect or misleading information in CQC inspection reports can be …
Getting the Facts (and Ratings) Straight – CQC’s Factual Accuracy Process Read More »
It often feels that Providers have limited opportunities to have their say and defend their corner against the CQC. It can appear that the system is stacked against them. Providers should ensure they are aware of all of the systems available to respond to the CQC, in order to capitalise on every opportunity to have …
Holding the CQC to account: a flawed system – Ridout Report -March 2020 Read More »
At the end of last week the CQC finally issued a statement on its website concerning the recent issue we have reported on, which has led to the withdrawal of inspection reports and ratings, and re-inspection of services in the North and London. The statement confirms our understanding that this relates to duplicate material in …
Paul Ridout, Laura Paton and Jenny Wilde (all lawyers at Ridouts) discuss the importance of challenging regulator inspection reports and how providers of health and social care services can give themselves the best chance of forcing amendments to inaccurate reports.
We have many providers of health and social care services contact us to describe in detail the injustices they have suffered at the hands of a regulator, a commissioner or a professional regulatory body. These stories often relate to inefficiencies within those respective organisations that have led to incorrect conclusions or unreasonable or disproportionate regulatory …
Standing up for your business – Healthcare Business July 2019 Read More »
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 …
Ridout Report – April 2019 – CQC’s new FAC process revealed – what does it achieve? Read More »
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