All Regulation/inspection articles – Page 67
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HSJ LocalMonitor launches investigation into York Teaching Hospital
PERFORMANCE: Monitor has opened an investigation into accident and emergency and cancer referral waiting times at York Teaching Hospital Foundation Trust.
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NewsMorecambe Bay inquiry has investigated more than 200 deaths
More than 200 deaths of mothers and babies at the University Hospitals of Morecambe Bay Foundation Trust have been investigated by an independent inquiry.
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LeaderWe need a sustainable solution to care failure investigations
There is lack of clarity over responsibility
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NewsNHS England withdraws involvement from baby death probe
NHS England appears to have ruled itself out of direct involvement in patient care investigations after refusing to join the Care Quality Commission in a probe into the death of a baby girl.
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NewsCQC's 'experts by experience' procurement delayed
The Care Quality Commission has ‘paused’ its search for new organisations to recruit, train and manage inspectors with personal experience of health and social care just a month after the service was put out to tender.
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LeaderEast Kent is a test case for new CQC regime and its consequences
Monitor is yet to make its decision
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NewsFinney makes new claims in legal battle against CQC
The former deputy chief executive of the Care Quality Commission has made new claims in a legal battle against her ex-employer, alleging its current chair ‘hyped’ a report that stated she staged a ‘cover up’.
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NewsFailing hospitals 'are in denial'
Some failing NHS hospitals are ‘in denial’ about the inadequate care and services offered for patients, a top medical watchdog has said.
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NewsEast Kent management 'lost touch' with staff, former governor claims
A former lead governer of the trust recommended for special measures last week has accused its senior management of repeatedly brushing aside his and fellow governors’ concerns
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NewsInadequate GPs will be told to improve or face closure
GP practices that persistently provide inadequate services will face closure if they fail to improve within a year, the Care Quality Commission has announced.
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HSJ KnowledgeThe Johari window: Face up to issues by confronting assumptions and denials
Beware of problems known by others but not the self
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HSJ LocalSpecial measures recommended for East Kent trust
The Care Quality Commission has recommended East Kent Hospitals University Foundation Trust be placed in special measures despite its good inspection record under the regulator’s previous regime.
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NewsCQC: Look beyond councils to 'crack' integration
NHS organisations need to look beyond their relationships with local authorities to truly develop integrated services, the chief inspector of adult social care has said.
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NewsBrighton and Sussex records surge in race discrimination cases
Brighton and Sussex University Hospitals Trust has been urged to improve relationships between staff following a “significant increase” in disciplinary cases related to race discrimination.
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NewsExclusive: Francis to stop the NHS's 'climate of fear' as review launches
The role of probing claims made by NHS whistleblowers could be taken out of the hands of hospital trusts, the head of a major government inquiry has indicated in an exclusive interview with HSJ.
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CommentElection 2015: Political spotlight to shine on special measure trusts
Affected constituencies could swing the election
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HSJ KnowledgeThe Johari window: The way to open up organisational improvement
This self-awareness tool can bring fresh perspectives
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NewsNHS trusts 'non-compliant' with quality standards for over two years
The CQC has pinpointed more than 10 NHS trusts that have fallen short of its quality standards for over two years, potentially putting patients at risk of unsafe care
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CommentWe'll have to wait and see what Hunt's waiting time intentions will bring
It could all go pear shaped
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HSJ PartnersThe CQC is set to target GP practices
Guidelines on what to do when inspectors come to your practice