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CQC – New Fundamental Standards: Part 5, Inspections

October 2, 2014
This is what your new inspections will look like This article will expand on the approaches to inspections which the CQC will use. In their draft Provider Handbook, published in…
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CQC – New Fundamental Standards: Part 4, Evidence gathering

September 24, 2014
QCS is here to help you gather all the evidence you need for the new CQC inspections This article will expand on the approaches to evidence gathering which the CQC…
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CQC Standards – The 13 Fundamental Standards and How to Follow Them

September 3, 2014
Adhere to the CQC fundamental standards of quality and safety with essential guidance on compliance with the national care regulations for your next inspection. The 13 fundamental CQC standards explained…
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CQC – New Fundamental Standards: Part 2, Registration

September 3, 2014
QCS can help you along the path to achieving your registration requirements This article will expand on the registration element of the process. Registration If one word were to describe…
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CQC – New Fundamental Standards: Part 1, an Introduction

September 2, 2014
With the help of QCS, the new standards don’t have to be scary Background In recent years adult care scandals appear to have been never-ending. The Mid Staffordshire NHS Foundation…
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Q&A Guide: Successfully recruiting a registered manager

August 29, 2014
Click here to download this guide » Introduction Whether you are starting a new health and social care business or are an existing registered provider, the job of registered manager…
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An Introduction to Completing the Provider Information Return (PIR)

August 20, 2014
  An introduction to the PIR by Sheila Scott, OBE – Chief Executive of the National Care Association and Care Strategy Expert for QCS CQC are beginning to send the…
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Q&A Guide: Successful registration with the Care Quality Commission

July 1, 2014
Click here to download this guide » Introduction Care Quality Commission (CQC) registration is a mandatory pre-requisite for every provider of adult social care. Submitting to the registration process not…
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