All Care Quality Commission (CQC) articles – Page 146
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HSJ Local
Hinchingbrooke under 'increased' PCT and SHA scrutiny
PERFORMANCE: Hinchingbrooke Hospital is coming under “increased” oversight from its primary care trust and strategic health authority after the Care Quality Commission raised “major concerns” in relation to adult safeguarding.
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NewsLondon 2012 health services will not face CQC checks
The Care Quality Commission will no longer register air ambulances, IVF clinics carrying out ultrasounds or any health services established for the London 2012 Olympics under plans published today.
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HSJ Local
Isle of Wight plans to close 'shabby' dementia unit
STRUCTURE: The Isle of Wight PCT board has been asked to approve a plan to close and sell off a dementia treatment unit described as “shabby” and “unwelcoming”.
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CommentHealthWatch: local scrutiny and national tension
Although the listening exercise was meant to encompass every aspect of the proposed changes to the NHS, an important part of the reforms has been slipping under everyone’s radar - HealthWatch.
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HSJ Local
Norfolk FT fails CQC nutrition test
PERFORMANCE: The Care Quality Commission raised concerns about the trust’s standards relating to dignity and nutrition during a spot check as part of a wider investigation into how older patients are treated.
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NewsEleven acute trusts failed dignity and nutrition inspections - CQC
At least 11 hospital trusts have failed to meet essential standards for dignity and nutrition in a Care Quality Commission investigation, it has been revealed.
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NewsCQC under fire from MPs over vacancies
The Care Quality Commission has come under fire for failing to recruit inspectors despite asking the Department of Health for an extra £15m to investigate problems more thoroughly.
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HSJ KnowledgeWhy patient safety should remain the priority in healthcare
Responsibility for the safety of patients is a cornerstone of healthcare. Alison Moore looks at how changes to the NHS will affect its approach to this fundamental commitment.
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NewsYoung: I'll never work for government again after CQC woe
The former chair of the Care Quality Commission vowed never to work for government again after her experience at the regulator, the Mid Staffordshire Public Inquiry has heard.
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HSJ Local
Monitor downgrades Somerset Partnership on governance
PERFORMANCE: Monitor has downgraded Somerset Partnership Foundation Trust’s governance risk rating from amber-green to amber red.
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HSJ Local
CQC launch investigation into troubled east London trust
PERFORMANCE: The Care Quality Commission has launched a “full investigation” of the acute trust focussing on emergency care, elective care and maternity.
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NewsMid Staffs inquiry costs hit £8m
More than £8m of public money has been spent on the first year of the Mid Staffordshire Foundation Trust public inquiry, HSJ can reveal.
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HSJ Local
CQC says East Surrey Hospital meeting dignity standards but notes minor concerns
PERFORMANCE: The Care Quality Commission said the trust passed both of the standards relating to dignity and nutrition it inspected during a spot check as part of a wider investigation into how older patients are treated.
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HSJ Local
Queens Hospital passes CQC dignity inspection
PERFORMANCE: The Care Quality Commission said the foundation trust passed both of the standards relating to dignity and nutrition it inspected during a spot check as part of a wider investigation into how older patients are treated.
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HSJ Local
Hartlepool Hospital passes CQC dignity inspection
PERFORMANCE: The Care Quality Commission said the foundation trust passed both of the standards relating to dignity and nutrition it inspected during a spot check as part of a wider investigation into how older patients are treated.
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HSJ Local
Queen Elizabeth II Hospital passes CQC dignity inspection
PERFORMANCE: The Care Quality Commission said the trust passed both of the standards relating to dignity and nutrition it inspected during a spot check as part of a wider investigation into how older patients are treated.
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NewsAbuse investigation care home to close
The care home at the centre of allegations of abuse of vulnerable adult patients revealed on television is to close on Friday, its owners have said.
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NewsPatient and public involvement to be strengthened
At least 10 of the 150 amendments the government plans to make to the Health and Social Care Bill concern enhancing patient and public involvement, according to the Department of Health’s full response to Future Forum’s recommendations.
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HSJ Local
Investigation launched into Hampshire Partnership patient death
PERFORMANCE: The Care Quality Commission conducted a review of Hampshire Partnership NHS Foundation Trust after a patient died from renal failure and dehydration.
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HSJ Local
Royal Cornwall ordered to improve after never event
PERFORMANCE: The Care Quality Commission has given the Royal Cornwall Hospitals Trust 28 days to address concerns uncovered following a recent never event.