All Cynthia Bower articles – Page 2
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LeaderFailure to limit expectations is blighting NHS regulation
Did Cynthia Bower fail to control the expectations of her commission?
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NewsCQC board faces further shake-up
The Care Quality Commission board faces a shake-up following the resignation of its chief executive and the publication of a Department of Health review.
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NewsMid Staffs inquiry to get May/June report
The chairman of the Mid Staffordshire Foundation Trust public inquiry is aiming to publish his report in the last week of May or the first week of June, HSJ understands.
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In NHS board games, no one is safe
Cynthia Bower’s resignation yesterday reminds us that the casualties of NHS boardroom powerplays go all the way to the top.
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NewsCQC chief Cynthia Bower resigns
Care Quality Commission chief executive Cynthia Bower has resigned.
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NewsExclusive: Care Quality Commission to get external assessor
An “external body” is set to be appointed to assess the effectiveness of the Care Quality Commission, HSJ has learnt.
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NewsCQC calls for improved care quality data
The Care Quality Commission is backing a campaign started by Dr Foster Intelligence for hospitals to record simple care quality information when patients are admitted to hospital.
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NewsCQC is 'fit for job', says permanent secretary
The Department of Health official tasked with reviewing the Care Quality Commission has said it is “fit for the job” but will take another two years to be fully effective.
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NewsMonitor licensing could stifle innovation - FTN
Monitor’s plans for safeguarding services from closure risk “stifling” innovation and preventing trusts from complying with CQC requirements, the Foundation Trust Network has warned.
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Mid Staffs lawyers make recommendations for future of the CQC
Care Quality Commission chief executive Cynthia Bower showed a “cynicism” that may not have helped the organisation get off to a good start, counsel to the Mid Staffordshire Public Inquiry has suggested in closing submissions.
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NewsLansley orders Care Quality Commission investigation
Andrew Lansley has ordered a review into the Care Quality Commission’s handling of criticism of its management.
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Blogs
Pointing the finger
Pointing the finger of blame at one individual is often convenient for a lot or people, but
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NewsBower 'has full support' of CQC board
Care Quality Commission chief executive Cynthia Bower “absolutely” has the support of the board, the organisation’s chair Dame Jo Williams has told HSJ.
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NewsCQC's strategy is reactive, board member tells inquiry
The Care Quality Commission’s strategy is “reactive” and driven by “reputation management and personal survival”, a board member has told the Mid Staffordshire Foundation Trust public inquiry.
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NewsCQC inspector: regulator would not necessarily 'spot a Mid Staffs'
A Care Quality Commission inspector has told the Mid Staffordshire Foundation Trust public inquiry the regulator would not necessarily “spot another Mid Staffordshire”, contradicting earlier evidence given to the inquiry by CQC chair Dame Jo Williams.
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NewsCQC non-exec to blow the whistle at Mid Staffs inquiry
Two new Care Quality Commission whistleblowers - including one board member - have been called to give evidence to the Mid Staffordshire Foundation Trust Public Inquiry.
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LeaderMake an ‘impossible job’ easier by following a NICE example
“I don’t mind people thinking I’m incompetent, although I don’t want them to,” Care Quality Commission chief executive Cynthia Bower told HSJ this week.
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CommentMichael White: ministers' fears of a CQC tick box regime
Hurt feelings are easy to detect in the system as the winter nights draw in. Officials at the Care Quality Commission sound hurt at what they feel is unfair media treatment of their efforts to ensure the super-regulator is fit for purpose.