ReadyCQC — A weekly field guide to CQC home-care regulation

safe: Using medicines safelyGood

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

safe: Assessing risk, safety monitoring and managementGood

safe: Preventing and controlling infectionGood

safe: Staffing and recruitmentGood

safe: Learning lessons when things go wrongGood

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

effective: Staff support: induction, training, skills and experienceGood

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

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

effective: Staff working with other agencies to provide consistent, effective, timely careGood

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

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

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

responsive: Meeting people's communication needsGood

responsive: Planning personalised care to meet people's needs, preferences, interests and give them choice and controlGood

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 careGood

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

well-led: Engaging and involving people using the service, the public and staff; Working in partnership with othersGood

1 Diamond Home Care Limited

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