Care Quality Commission

Question 1

What is the care quality commission?

Answer 1

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Question 2

Advantages of the care quality commission:

Answer 2

Monitors overall standards.
Identifies where improvements need to be made.
Acts as a watchdog for service users.
Promotes the rights of service users.
Providers are kept informed of any changes.
Promotes the rights of service users.
Providers are kept informed of any changes.
The care quality commission can issue penalties where a provider is at fault.

Question 3

Disadvantages of the care quality commission:

Answer 3

Can be influenced by professionals.
It still doesn’t prevent poor practice from happening.
Standards are still variable.
Has little legislative power to make changes.

Question 4

What five things does the care quality commission (CQC) look for?

Answer 4

1. Are they safe?
2. Are they effective?
3. Are the caring?
4. Are they responsive to people’s needs?
5. Are they well lead?

Question 5

How do the care quality commission (CQC) rate their findings?

Answer 5

1. Outstanding
2. Good
3. Requires improvements
   4 Inadequate