All Care Quality Commission (CQC) articles – Page 70
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HSJ LocalExclusive: Trust tried to hide poor care and patient harm
An NHS community provider sought to “conceal” serious care failings and multiple cases of patient harm, as it made deep cost improvement savings in a bid for foundation trust status.
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HSJ LocalCourt awards paralysed patient £4m over surgery consent blunder
A woman who was left unable to walk after an operation on her spine has been awarded £4.4m by the High Court after it found the surgeon had failed to ensure she was given informed consent.
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NewsTrusts face cyber attack inspections amid widespread weaknesses
Trusts with lax data security are receiving additional unannounced inspections, as regulators try to patch security vulnerabilities in the wake of the Wannacry cyber attack.
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NewsEx-health minister: God would struggle to manage the NHS
Former health minister Lord David Prior has said the NHS is too big and centralised, and even God “would struggle” to manage it.
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HSJ LocalPrivate provider suspected of criminal offence by CQC
A major private mental health provider rocked by quality concerns in recent months has had to close most of its beds for young people at its one remaining site in the South East – amid concerns it may have committed a criminal offence.
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NewsRevealed: Best and worst trusts for maternity care experience
Thirteen trusts are providing women with a poorer care experience than expected in more than one core area of maternity services, according to the latest data from the Care Quality Commission.
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Expert BriefingNorth by North West: Mega-trust on the rise has problems within
Essential insight into NHS matters in the North West of England, with a particular focus on the devolution project in Greater Manchester. Contact me in confidence on 0207 6089058, or send a direct message on Twitter.
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NewsCQC: Directors can be dismissed for failing to stop bullying
Bullying and victimisation of staff – and failing to take “appropriate action” about it - can result in dismissal under the fit and proper person test, the Care Quality Commission stated for the first time.
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HSJ LocalMPs criticise 'extraordinary' absence of ambulance trust bosses
MPs have called for an “urgent explanation” as to why the chief executive and other senior board members of a crisis hit ambulance trust went on holiday during what was long predicted would be “a really difficult period”.
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HSJ LocalMajor hospital merger held up in funding talks
A merger that would create one of the biggest trusts in England has been delayed amid ongoing talks with NHS Improvement over funding.
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HSJ LocalChief nurse apologises after email to 'influence ratings'
A chief nurse has apologised after an email sent to senior staff suggested the Care Quality Commission’s factual accuracy process should be used ‘to influence the ratings’ given to the trust after an inspection.
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HSJ LocalSmall hospital trust rated outstanding
West Suffolk Foundation Trust has joined the elite band of just 14 NHS providers rated outstanding by the Care Quality Commission.
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Expert BriefingRisk Register: The 'Behan report' could solve the social care riddle
Everything you need to stay up to date on patient safety and workforce, plus our take on the most important under the radar stories. This week’s briefing is by correspondent Sharon Brennan.
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NewsExclusive: Trusts 'losing significant income' due to winter pressures
NHS trusts have warned regulators they are losing “significant amounts” of elective care income due to winter pressures, and say an adjustment to financial flows between providers and commissioners should be considered.
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HSJ LocalStruggling trust remains 'inadequate' despite leadership improvements
A West Midlands hospital where patients died on trolleys last winter has retained its inadequate rating, with the Care Quality Commission saying “it remained severely crowded”.
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CommentMoving from compliance to building a safety culture
CQC’s suspension of announced inspections could deliver a welcome ‘maturity leap’ in quality regulation but trusts need to ensure their safety culture is strong and robust, says Cassandra Cameron
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NewsUpdated: David Behan steps down as CQC chief
Sir David Behan has announced he will step down as chief executive of the Care Quality Commission in the summer.
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NewsExclusive: CQC suspends routine inspections over winter pressures
The Care Quality Commission is suspending routine inspections of some hospitals, GP practices and urgent care services during January due to winter pressures, HSJ can reveal.
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HSJ LocalTrust exits special measures after 28 months
West Hertfordshire Hospitals Trust has left special measures two and half years after first entering it.
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Expert BriefingMental Health Matters: Look out for 'locked rehab' in 2018
This is HSJ’s fortnightly briefing covering quality, performance and finances in the mental health sector.