All Care Quality Commission (CQC) articles – Page 139
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NewsAccountability probe could lead to regulation for managers
The government signalled a possible move towards the regulation of NHS managers as new health secretary Jeremy Hunt launched a probe to determine how they might be held to account for care failures.
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NewsMonitor and CQC take joint action at Sherwood Forest
Monitor has asked the Care Quality Commission to carry out a “deep dive” probe of patient care at the troubled Sherwood Forest Hospitals Foundation Trust following the resignation of chair Tracey Doucet.
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NewsWolverhampton FT bid fails as CQC finds failings
The Royal Wolverhampton Hospitals Trust’s bid for foundation trust status has been deferred by Monitor after a recent Care Quality Commission inspection found essential standards were not being met, HSJ can reveal.
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NewsCQC warns of independent sector failings
Almost two fifths of independent sector mental health units do not comply with rules set out in the Mental Health Act, according to Care Quality Commission data.
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NewsCQC's 'hands are tied' on enforcement action
The Care Quality Commission’s board has complained it has a lack of effective powers to force providers to address poor care.
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NewsNHS North West faces fresh probe over Morecambe Bay scandal
PERFORMANCE: NHS North West is facing formal investigation over allegations that it failed to respond adequately to a series of infant and maternal deaths at University Hospitals of Morecambe Bay Foundation Trust, HSJ understands.
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NewsIndependent review to look at CQC handling of Morecambe Bay
The Care Quality Commission has ordered an independent review into its involvement with troubled University Hospitals of Morecambe Bay Foundation Trust.
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NewsDame Jo apologises for personal comments
Care Quality Commission chair Dame Jo Williams has apologised for sharing personal information about the alleged mental health of a board colleague during her evidence to the health select committee yesterday.
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NewsChair says she didn’t resign over Sheldon
Dame Jo Williams has denied that she decided to resign as CQC chair as a result of difficulties in her relationship with a board member.
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LeaderRobert Francis should be the next CQC chair
History is a guide for who should be Jo Williams’ successor
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NewsBehan: all managers should spend time at CQC
New CQC chief speaks to HSJ, urging managers to have career stint at regulator, in his first interview since replacing Cynthia Bower
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NewsJo Williams resigns from CQC
Care Quality Commission chair Jo Williams has announced she is to step down from the regulator.
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NewsEXCLUSIVE: Behan says CQC will 'comment on quality' as cuts bite
The Care Quality Commission will not be afraid to speak up if the continued financial squeeze impacts on patient care, the regulator’s new chief executive has told HSJ.
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NewsCQC could ditch annual inspections following U-turn
The Care Quality Commission could move away from regular inspections of all regulated organisations and back towards a more risk-based model, under plans being put out for consultation today.
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HSJ LocalSecond CQC warning in a year for Leicester
PERFORMANCE: University Hospitals of Leicester has been handed a second warning notice by the Care Quality Commission in less than a year.
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CommentThe new breed must listen to survive
The raft of new NHS organisations must work towards the same goals, says Mike Farrar
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NewsCommissioning board given default lead role on quality
The NHS Commissioning Board will have default responsibility for leading the response to a quality failure under plans for new quality surveillance groups.
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NewsCQC inspector disciplined over Winterbourne whistleblower failure
A Care Quality Commission inspector has been disciplined for mismanagement of concerns raised by a whistleblower about Winterbourne View Hospital, the regulator’s internal review of the handling of the case has revealed.
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NewsWinterbourne case 'a watershed moment'
The shocking report into abuse of residents at a care home by staff has led to those blamed for failure vowing to ensure it does not happen again.