OnePlans Guide to CQC Inspections
If you are a new provider awaiting your first inspection, or haven’t had one in your current role it can be difficult to know what to expect! Here’s our short overview to help you prepare. What is the CQC? The CQC, or Care Quality Commission, is an independent regulatory body for all health and care services. You can read about them at: https://www.cqc.org.uk/about-us/our-purpose-role/who-we-are The CQC registers, monitors, inspects and rates care services and takes action where necessary to protect those who use services. The CQC regulates and inspects different services in different ways however it always involves: - Registering care providers. - Using data, evidence and information. - Using feedback - Inspections by experts - Publishing information and ratin...