The Care Quality Commission has just published its latest annual report, showing that it has increased the number of criminal actions it has initiated against medical providers.<\/p>\n
The Care Quality Commission (CQC) is the independent regulator of health and social care in England.<\/p>\n
It inspects and assesses health and social care providers against the standards of performance which are expected to be provided to all health and social care users.<\/p>\n
Their fundamental standards relate to a variety of aspects of care provision:<\/p>\n
\u2022\tPerson-centred
\n\u2022\tDignity and respect
\n\u2022\tConsent
\n\u2022\tSafety safeguarding from abuse
\n\u2022\tFood and drink
\n\u2022\tPremises and equipment
\n\u2022\tComplaints
\n\u2022\tGood governance
\n\u2022\tStaffing
\n\u2022\tDuty of candour
\n\u2022\tDisplay of ratings<\/p>\n
Their new report shows over 30% increase in criminal actions against health and care providers, a 16% increase in civil actions but a 19% decrease in warning notices issued.<\/p>\n
The report further identified that, whereas 53% of services previously rated as requiring improvement did improve, 23% of those previously rated as good, declined.<\/p>\n
Speak to a solicitor<\/p>\n
If you or a loved one are suffering severe, long-term symptoms due to a significant failing in medical care, contact Glynns today to talk to a specialist medical negligence solicitor.<\/p>\n
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