CQC

What’s Changed: The New Scoring Approach CQC combines scores for individual quality statements and aggregates them into overall ratings with some evidence categories weighed more if issues are detected. Why Digital Maturity Matters Care homes, domiciliary care services, supported living services and providers using advanced digital platforms are consistently seen as more compliant, efficient and capable of achieving higher ratings. Risks of Falling Behind What Should Providers Do? In summary: CQC’s New Rating System: Digital […]

1.Understanding the CQC Quality Statements (Medicines Optimisation) The new CQC Quality Statements emphasize: Person-Centred Care: Ensuring each person is involved in decisions about their medication. Safety and Effectiveness: Administering medications correctly, securely, and in accordance with legal requirements. Staff Competency: Staff must be trained, competent, and assessed regularly. Management of Risks: Identifying and managing risks associated with medication handling. 2.Key Steps for Safe Medication Management and Administration a. Policies and Procedures Develop clear medication policies