All Care Quality Commission (CQC) articles – Page 132
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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’
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CommentThe NHS must refind its bearings on regulation
Unreasonable performance measures and fear stifle FTs
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NewsInvestigation raises questions over UK pathology services
Improvements are needed to the way pathology departments across the country are organised and quality assessed, a Royal College of Pathologists investigation has found.
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HSJ Local
Pilgrim Hospital given all-clear after CQC investigation
PERFORMANCE: United Lincolnshire Hospitals Trust has met all 20 recommendations made by the Care Quality Commission following its 2011 investigation of the trust’s Pilgrim Hospital, according to a new report by the regulator.
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LeaderGPs dodge the spotlight of scrutiny as hospitals face full glare
The government brings back old ideas
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NewsFrancis response: Hunt announces simple hospital rating system
The health secretary has promised the public there will be “a single version of the truth” about hospital performance
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NewsFrancis response: Increased threat of prosecution for major safety breaches
NHS providers could face an increased risk of being prosecuted for major patient safety problems, which breach health and safety law, under government proposals responding to the Francis report.