The Care Quality Commission’s (CQC’s) annual assessment of the state of health and social care in England found that; This year – the assessment is that the health and care system is gridlocked and unable to operate effectively.
Is consent to care and treatment always sought in line with legislation and guidance?
How are people’s individual needs met by the adaptation, design and decoration of premises?
How are people supported to live healthier lives, have access to healthcare services and receive ongoing healthcare support?
New figures released by Skills for Care show that the number of vacant posts in adult social care have increased by 52% in one year – the highest rate on record.
How well do staff, teams and services within and across organisations work together to deliver effective care, support and treatment?
How are people supported to eat and drink enough to maintain a balanced diet?
The assessment framework is built on the CQC’s five key questions and well-known ratings system and is what they will use to set out their view of quality and make judgements.
Are people’s needs and choices assessed and care, treatment and support delivered in line with current legislation, standards and evidence-based guidance to achieve effective outcomes?
This week our “IS IT SAFE” article focuses on Learning when thigs go wrong. Can you evidence you have learnt and made changes when something has gone wrong to safeguard individuals in the future?