All Care Quality Commission (CQC) articles – Page 129
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NewsExclusive: Chief inspector of hospitals revealed
Former cancer tsar Sir Mike Richards has been appointed as the first chief inspector of hospitals.
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NewsCQC Morecambe Bay probe due to be published within weeks
A probe into the role of the Care Quality Commission and its actions at the University Hospitals of Morecambe Bay Foundation Trust is due to be made public later this month, HSJ has learned.
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NewsExclusive: CQC Morecambe Bay probe handed to lawyers
An investigation into the Care Quality Commission’s involvement with the University Hospitals of Morecambe Bay Foundation Trust was due to be handed to the watchdog’s lawyers on Friday, HSJ can reveal.
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HSJ Local
CQC issues warning notice to Kettering General Trust
PERFORMANCE: Kettering General Hospital Foundation Trust has been issued with an warning notice by the Care Quality Commission after inspectors identified a series of failings.
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CommentThe Care Bill ignores Francis' recommendations
Examining the government’s Care and Support Bill
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NewsHunt backs chief inspector of GPs plan
Jeremy Hunt has backed plans for a chief inspector of general practice, to be based in the Care Quality Commission.
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NewsFrancis concerned about failure to merge regulators' 'leadership'
The refusal to merge NHS provider regulation into a single organisation could leave the system open to mistakes, Robert Francis QC has told HSJ.
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HSJ KnowledgeAddressing the emotional impact of stroke
The psychological effects of stroke are going untreated
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NewsCare bill extends CQC's powers
The Care Quality Commission will be able to order Monitor to put trusts into special administration over quality failures, under new powers set out in the Care Bill.
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HSJ Local
Guildford private hospital apologises for surgery 'failings'
PERFORMANCE: A private hospital has suspended children’s surgery after the health watchdog raised “serious concerns” about the service.
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St George's breached six national standards, CQC inspection finds
St George’s Healthcare Trust in London was found in breach of six national quality standards after an unannounced Care Quality Commission inspection in January.
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HSJ Local
Patients damn inpatient care at Heatherwood and Wexham Park
PERFORMANCE: Patients have issued a damning verdict on the care given Heatherwood and Wexham Park Foundation Trust, rating it significantly worse than average in eight out of 10 categories.
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NewsExclusive: CQC overhauls board and brings in DWP 'change director'
Care Quality Commission chief executive David Behan is replacing his entire entire executive director team, including the hiring of a “director of change” who was overseeing the introduction of universal credits, HSJ has learned.
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CommentMonitor needs to be clearer about its regulation style
The regulator faces a challenge following changes in its role
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HSJ Local
Bucks trust told to improve on staffing after CQC visit
PERFORMANCE: Buckinghamshire Healthcare Trust has been warned to improve its staffing levels and training for nurses following an unannounced inspection.
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NewsHunt promises CQC extra funding for new inspection regime
Health secretary Jeremy Hunt has said the Care Quality Commission will be given additional funding to pay for its new inspection regime.
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London trusts fare poorly in national hospital patient survey
London is the worst-performing region in England for treating hospital patients with dignity and respect, according to the Care Quality Commission inpatient survey.
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HSJ Local
Patient survey flags concerns over George Eliot care
PERFORMANCE: Patient ratings for care given by doctors at George Eliot Hospital was worse than for most other NHS trusts, a Care Quality Commission survey has found.
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NewsCQC could appoint three chief inspectors in regulation shake-up
The Care Quality Commission confirmed today that it planned to appoint two chief inspectors to lead its work on hospitals and adult social care. The regulator said it was also considering the appointment of a third chief inspector, responsible for primary and integrated care.
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CommentStill no change in NHS finance after Francis
The post-Francis world is still worringly ‘business as usual’