At Ridouts, we have noticed that the latest ‘hot topics’ which CQC inspectors tend to focus on during inspections are as follows: Staff recruitment records Providers are required to ensure that their staff are fit and proper persons. Staff recruitment records should be robust and include; proof of identity, a criminal record certificate where required, references …
Emollient Creams – Riskier than you might think? A large care provider was required to pay a staggering £1,041,500 earlier this month, comprising a fine of £937,500 and prosecution costs of £104,000, after pleading guilty to an offence under the Regulatory Reform (Fire Safety) Order 2005. A service user, who was a smoker and used …
On 7 August 2020, CQC sent out its regular COVID-19 update email to adult social care providers. One of the topics covered in the email bulletin was ‘making sure your building is safe from fire’. The email stated that, “Due to the ongoing coronavirus risks, measures have been put in place in many care homes …
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