The Care Quality Commission has launched a 12-week consultation on how it will use its new enforcement powers.
It has also published guidance to NHS trusts on registering with the new health and social care regulator in relation to healthcare-associated infections.
For more details, see www.cqc.org.uk
A mental health hospital has been placed into special measures by the Care Quality Commission after inspectors found more than 500 instances of restraint and dozens of unexplained serious incidents.
The Medicines and Healthcare products Regulatory Agency has appointed an interim chief executive.
A national safety investigation has been launched into the NHS’ use of so-called ‘smart pumps’ after three patients received an overdose of the powerful opioid fentanyl.
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