CQC defends policy of fewer on-site inspections
CQC has defended its new policy of fewer on-site inspections, despite concerns raised about the importance of seeing care delivered at first…
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CQC adds detail to its new inspection strategy
Details have begun to emerge of the new CQC inspection strategy.
CQC consultation response – the care sector’s verdict
The CQC response to its five year strategy consultation has good intentions but is light on detail. More details on Care Home…
CQC aims to “tap into” provider systems rather than depend on provider returns
Provider information returns will be replaced by access to real-time data, the CQC has said, explaining its new regulatory strategy in a…
CQC moves away from inspections towards data-based conversations in new regulatory strategy
CQC moves away from inspections towards data-based conversations in new regulatory strategy More dynamic and meaningful ratings that may be data- rather…
New CQC guidance on culturally appropriate care
CQC has produced guidance on culturally appropriate care. The web resource contains examples and good practice
Care England calls for more proactive and proportionate improvement
Care England has called on the CQC to take a more proactive and proportionate role in improvement, as part of the CQC’s…
Care homes urged to give their views on CQC strategy
Providers are urged to contribute to the CQC strategy consultation as the regulator plans a radical revamp of how it inspects care…
CQC regulatory approach clarified in update
The CQC has confirmed that it will continue to only undertake inspection activity in response to a serious risk of harm or…
Why care homes fail designated COVID discharge setting assessments
The CQC has published information on why care settings do not pass the assurance process to be a designated COVID discharge setting.
