All Care Quality Commission (CQC) articles – Page 147
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NewsExclusive: care quality variations revealed in Dr Foster data
Large disparities in key patient care indicators across trusts in England have been revealed in data shared exclusively with HSJ.
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HSJ KnowledgeWhy compliance is key to better patient and commercial relationships
The challenges facing the NHS mean organisations need to manage their reputation and relationship with patients to safeguard future services and funding. Ensuring stringent compliance measures are in place are a vital part of this process, writes Liz Jones.
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NewsGagged CQC employee slams regulator at Mid Staffs inquiry
The Care Quality Commission tried to “gag” the doctor who led the Healthcare Commission’s investigation into Mid Staffordshire Foundation Trust, the public inquiry into deaths at the trust has heard.
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HSJ Local
GPs in Derbyshire County to pilot CQC registration
PERFORMANCE: The primary care trust has been named as the only area in the country to pilot the extension of the Care Quality Commission’s registration system to general practices.
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HSJ LocalCroydon Hospital found to be missing CQC standards
PERFORMANCE: Croydon University Hospital’s maternity unit has been found not to be meeting six essential standards by health regulator the Care Quality Commission and to have been putting patient safety at risk.
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HSJ Local
Berkshire Healthcare FT has responded to CQC concerns on incident reporting
PERFORMANCE: Berkshire Healthcare FT has taken action to address delays in reporting incidents on wards in response to concerns raised by the Care Quality Commission.
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CommentIs the NHS constitution still relevant in the new NHS landscape?
Since the government came to power and the health secretary announced sweeping reforms to the NHS, there seems to have been little focus on the NHS constitution. Gerard Hanratty, partner at healthcare law firm Capsticks, weighs up what may happen to it under the coalition government.
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HSJ Local
Royal Surrey FT improves performance in staff survey
PERFORMANCE: The foundation trust has significantly improved its standing in the Care Quality Commission’s annual staff survey results.
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NewsMerger overseen by Nicholson did not spot Mid Staffs failings, says Bower
Disruption from a merger overseen by NHS chief executive Sir David Nicholson contributed to the failure to spot problems at Mid Staffordshire Foundation Trust, according to Care Quality Commission chief executive Cynthia Bower.
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News'Any qualified provider' guidance to slow market expansion
Forthcoming guidance on the “any qualified provider” policy will see competition phased in more slowly than expected and the creation of a national register of private providers authorised to bid for NHS work, HSJ can reveal.
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HSJ Local
Kent and Medway Partnership asks for Monitor to return in autumn
STRUCTURE: Kent and Medway NHS and Social Care Partnership Trust has told Monitor it plans for them to revisit the trust and complete their foundation trust assessment in the autumn.
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Environment remains a ‘challenge’ for Kent and Medway Partnership
PERFORMANCE: Kent and Medway NHS and Social Care Partnership Trust has admitted that it still has environment issues at one of its units.
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CQC raises new concerns at Milton Keynes Hospital
PERFORMANCE: The Care Quality Commission has recognised progress in Milton Keynes Hospital’s midwifery services, but said the trust fails to meet essential standards in other areas
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Somerset Partnership FT begins refurbishment of 'serious incident' ward
PERFORMANCE: Work on the refurbishment of Somerset Partnership Foundation Trust’s Rydon ward is due to start this month.
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Plymouth Hospitals given all clear by CQC
PERFORMANCE: Plymouth Hospitals Trust has satisfied Care Quality Commission inspectors it is now meeting three essential standards following a highly critical report of its surgical procedures earlier this year.
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NewsExclusive: government rebrands NHS reforms
The government is to embark on a major rebrand of its NHS reforms, HSJ can reveal.
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NewsSouthern Cross insists lease issues can be fixed
The chief executive of troubled care-home provider Southern Cross has insisted the company’s future can be secured through negotiations with landlords over the coming weeks.
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NewsCouncil care better than private sector - CQC
The quality of private sector care is generally lower than in council-run facilities, the health regulator has warned.
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NewsHospitals must help mental health tribunals run smoothly
Hospital managers must ensure staff know it is inappropriate to recommend lawyers to mental health patients who are appealing against detention under the Mental Health Act, the Care Quality Commission has urged.
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NewsCQC praises choice but warns on speed of improvements
People now have more choice over their care but improvements in quality have stalled in recent years, the Care Quality Commission has said.