Final CQC Dash Report published
CQC have responded
CQC have responded to the final Dash report out today pausing ICB inspections to refocus on provider inspections.
They have also made a commitment to engaging with representative organisations such as the Care Provider Alliance (CPA). See more here.
In their statement CQC said: ‘We accept the findings and the high-level recommendations of both repost, and we are taking rapid action in response.’
They also outlined key focus areas that they would be looking at:
- Align the organisation around sector expertise by appointing at least three chief inspectors to lead on our regulation and improvement of hospitals, primary care, and adult social care services.
- Modify the current assessment framework to make it simpler and ensure it is relevant to each sector.
- Ensure they have the right systems and tools in place to support our regulatory activity.
- Improve the experience for providers registering with CQC.
Review of patient safety also published
The Department of Health and Social Care have also published the terms of reference for a further review of the safety of the health and care landscape.
What providers can do
The Care Provider Alliance has launched a survey for providers in adult social care as part of a programme of work to enable the review of CQC guidance on the Single Assessment Framework be as relevant as possible. Click here to give your views.
SCA will continue to update you as more details emerge.