The CQC inspection process is comprehensive, ensuring that every care service meets the required standards. It generally involves three key stages: Step 1: Start of the Visit When the CQC inspection begins, the inspector or inspection team meets with a senior staff member to explain the scope an...
In terms of reports produced following assessments carried out under the new framework, CQC has said these will be shorter and simpler than the inspection reports providers are used to, but we will need to wait and see what this looks like in practice. Scoring system in, ratings characteristics...