Quality Assurance- Care Quality Commission Flashcards
What is the purpose of the CQC?
The purpose of the CQC is to ensure that hospitals, dental practices and care homes provide patients with safe and high-quality care and encourages all health and social care settings to improve further then they already have.
Who is the CQC designed for?
The CQC is designed for any health and social care support workers ensure that they are providing safe places for every individual patient.
How has the CQC impacted the standards of care?
The CQC has impacted the standards of care by giving each practice a rating so they can act and improve on the feedback that they recieved.
How has the CQC prevented anti-discriminatory practice?
The CQC ensures that all individuals personal needs are met and it also raises the standards of care.
State three ways that national quality assurance initiates, such as care quality commission inspections can help to improve practice in health and social care services.
Promotes empowerment.
Identifies where staff training is needed.
Promotes accessible services.