by AutumnCare | Aug 2, 2022 | Nursing Notes
Earlier this month the CQC published their annual report on the safe management of controlled drugs. One of the common causes of concern in adult social care settings was around the use of transdermal patches (such as Fentanyl and Buprenorphine). They found that...
by AutumnCare | Nov 30, 2017 | Nursing Notes
The Care Quality Commission (CQC) have updated their assessment framework. As of November 2017 the Key Lines of Enquiry (KLOE) are changing for adult social care services. Read up on the changes here. One of the changes falling under the Effective questions is:...
by AutumnCare | Oct 17, 2017 | CQC, CQC Fundamental Standards
Care homes in England are regulated by the independent regulatory authority; The Care Quality Commission (CQC), and have been since 2009. The CQC is responsible for regulating all care homes whether the NHS, Local authorities or voluntary and charitable organisations...
