ReadyCQC, a weekly field guide to CQC home-care regulation

safe: Using medicines safelyRequires improvement

safe: Assessing risk, safety monitoring and management; Learning lessons when things go wrongRequires improvement

safe: Staffing and recruitmentRequires improvement

safe: Systems and processes to safeguard people from the risk of abuseGood

safe: Preventing and controlling infectionGood

effective: Ensuring consent to care and treatment in line with law and guidanceRequires improvement

effective: Staff support: induction, training, skills and experienceRequires improvement

effective: Supporting people to eat and drink enough to maintain a balanced dietGood

effective: Assessing people's needs and choices; delivering care in line with standards, guidance and the lawGood

effective: Staff working with other agencies to provide consistent, effective, timely care; Supporting people to live healthier livesGood

caring: Supporting people to express their views and be involved in making decisions about their careGood

caring: Ensuring people are well treated and supported; respecting equality and diversityGood

caring: Respecting and promoting people's privacy, dignity and independenceGood

responsive: End of life care and supportRequires improvement

responsive: Planning personalised care to ensure people have choice and control and to meet their needs and preferencesRequires improvement

responsive: Meeting people's communication needsRequires improvement

responsive: Improving care quality in response to complaints or concernsGood

well-led: Managers and staff being clear about their roles, and understanding quality performance, risks and regulatory requirements; Continuous learning and improving careRequires improvement

well-led: Promoting a positive culture that is person-centred, open, inclusive and empoweringGood

well-led: Working in partnership with othersGood

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