CQC Consultant: what is their true value?
A CQC consultant is an outsider who is ‘in the know’ in regards to quality care. They will come into an establishment and do what we refer to as a mock CQC visit.
What should be on my CQC Inspection to do list?
Whether you’re running a hospital, care home or home-care service, your ultimate goal will be to deliver first-class care to your patients. But so often the pressures of implementing CQC standards can leave healthcare workers […]
What documented evidence is required for a CQC Inspection?
Care Quality Commission inspection visits can happen at any time, so ensuring you know what documented evidence is required for a CQC Inspection is vital.
Successful CQC inspection – patient safety is key
Last year, the CQC issued a comprehensive report that detailed the requirement for modernisation by healthcare providers with regards to their approach towards patient safety. By adopting the changes recommended by the CQC, healthcare providers […]
CQC Medication Audits can help prepare your staff for inspection
Is your care home, health or social care facility, or hospital prepared for surprise CQC medication audits? If not, the team at Care 4 Quality. offer comprehensive medication audits that can help build best practice […]
Common Issues You May Face With An Ageing Parent
Ageing is a fact of life and it is something that will affect each and every one of us. It’s difficult to imagine ourselves as being more capable than our parents, but unfortunately, as our […]
Independence in care: maintaining self reliance
Many older people associate home help services with a loss of independence and self-reliance. However, whilst it is undeniable that old age can make living independent living difficult at times, this is simply not the […]
CQC Inspection: Repercussions of a negative rating
In the most serious cases, penalties from a negative CQC inspection could escalate to cautions, fines and prosecutions.
