CQC News - Care Home Professional

Union warns of ‘super-spreader’ risk as inspectors denied COVID-19 testing

Business Compliance by Lee Peart on October 23, 2020

A leading union has warned of the risk of CQC inspectors becoming COVID-19 ‘super-spreaders’ after they were denied testing by the Government.

Care home that failed to follow infection control guidance in special measures

Business Care home groups Compliance Operators by Lee Peart on October 15, 2020

A care home that failed to properly follow infection control guidance has been placed in special measures by the CQC.

CQC outlines winter infection prevention and control plans

Business Compliance by Lee Peart on October 14, 2020

The CQC has outlined its plans to monitor infection prevention and control (IPC) in care settings over the winter months.

CQC to review use of Do Not Resuscitate Orders during COVID-19

Business Compliance by Lee Peart on October 13, 2020

The Department of Health and Social Care (DHSC) has asked the CQC to review the use of Not Attempt Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation (DNACPR) decisions during the coronavirus pandemic.

CQC updates guidance for autistic and learning disability services

Business Compliance by Lee Peart on October 9, 2020

The CQC has updated its guidance on the regulation of services for autistic people and/or people with a learning disability.

Provider under police investigation given Inadequate CQC rating

Business Care home groups Compliance Operators by Lee Peart on October 1, 2020

A Sussex care home provider under police investigation has been given an Inadequate rating by the CQC.

Commissioners end contracts with care home over quality concerns

Business Care home groups Compliance Operators by Lee Peart on September 22, 2020

Two councils and a CCG are ending their contracts with an Essex care home over quality concerns.

People with long-term health conditions avoiding care services during COVID-19

Business Research by Lee Peart on September 21, 2020

People with long-term health conditions are the most likely to avoid care services during COVID-19, CQC research has found.

CQC sets out regulation plans for next phase of COVID-19

Business Compliance Research by Lee Peart on September 17, 2020

The CQC has outlined how it intends to regulate during the next phase of the coronavirus pandemic.

EXCLUSIVE: Kate Terroni gives update on CQC coronavirus response

Business Compliance by Lee Peart on September 10, 2020

Kate Terroni, Chief Inspector of Adult Social Care, provides an update on the CQC’s response to the coronavirus pandemic.

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