CQC annual provider survey: we want to hear your views
Our annual survey is now open to all providers across the
country and is your chance to tell us what you think about our approach to
regulation. You can take part in the online survey here which closes on Thursday 2 February 2017.
The survey has 15 questions and should take no more than 10
minutes to complete. Please remember to press ‘Finish’ on the
questionnaire to submit your response before you close it. Your feedback
will remain anonymous and we will share the findings back with you in the
spring.
A focus on improvement
Encouraging improvement is a key priority in our strategy and we want to celebrate Outstanding care when we see it. We've changed how we display this information on our website so it is easier to follow. Examples now correspond to the five key questions we ask in our inspections and are then grouped by the key line of enquiry they relate to. You can view online here.
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Proposals for our next phase of regulation: your views
We are now consulting on proposals for our next phase of regulation (closes 14 February 2017). This includes proposals for how we will regulate new and complex types of providers, and changes to our assessment frameworks and key lines of enquiry. You can read and respond to the consultation online.
CQC and the Healthwatch Network: working together
We have produced a joint briefing with Healthwatch England looking at how we work together in primary and integrated care. The briefing shares examples of how both organisations have worked well together locally.
Registration update on new care models
We've published a registration update for vanguards and other new care models, for providers who are, or who are considering, providing new care models.
We would also welcome comments on the document. These could include issues that have not been considered, or from those developing any proposals who feel that the guidance does not answer their questions about registration with CQC. Please contact us via enquiries-newmodelsofcare@cqc.org.uk
Other news
Professor Sir Mike Richards to retire
Professor Sir Mike Richards has announced he will retire this summer, after four years as CQC Chief Inspector of Hospitals. Read more here.
Now recruiting Specialist Advisors
We are seeking to recruit Dentists from a number of regions to join our inspection teams on an ad-hoc basis as Specialist Advisors. Specialist Advisors are senior clinicians or professionals who assist us with inspections, and form part of our inspection teams. Click here for more information.
General Dental Council (GDC) proposes reforms to dental professional regulation
The GDC have launched a discussion document on proposals to reform dental professional regulation. You can read more about the proposals and submit your views online.
Payment of fees by direct debit
CQC offer the option for providers to pay their annual fees by direct debit. This is the most secure way to pay and allows payment to be collected over 10 months in equal instalments. For more information please visit our website.
General Medical Council (GMC) publish confidentiality guidance
Following consultation, the GMC have published revised guidance on confidentiality for doctors. Revisions include clarification on various issues, such as public protection responsibilities of doctors and the importance of sharing information for direct care. Read more here.
Events
CQC will be
exhibiting at the National Council
for Palliative Care, Dying Matters launch on 1 February
and The Kings Fund:
Governance and accountability in new care models on 8
February.
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