All Regulation/inspection articles – Page 78
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NewsRCP pledges action on Francis and backs new criminal offences
The head of the Royal College of Physicians has told HSJ it backs the idea of new criminal offences for the abuse and neglect of NHS patients.
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HSJ Local
'Abuse' sparks Monitor probe at Calderstones
PERFORMANCE: Monitor yesterday announced it had launched an investigation into Calderstones Partnership after a patient was abused while in the foundation trust’s care.
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NewsMonitor rejects calls for different approach to PFI risk
Monitor has rejected claims from foundation trusts with large private finance initiative commitments that they should be treated differently than others under the regulator’s new system for measuring financial risk.
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NewsCQC inspectors failed to refer 'uncaring' staff to regulators
Care Quality Commission inspectors who witnessed “unacceptable behaviour” at Whipps Cross Hospital failed to refer any staff to their professional regulators, HSJ has learnt.
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NewsAnalysis: Mid Staffs administrators' plans would see millions in investment
Hundreds of millions of pounds will be ploughed into the Staffordshire health economy over the next three years, if plans by administrators for the future of Mid Staffordshire Foundation Trust go ahead.
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NewsCQC warned against hospital-centric regulation regime
Mental healthcare providers have warned the Care Quality Commission that they do not want their services to be “shoehorned” into a new regulatory regime that has been designed for acute hospitals.
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CommentChief inspector of GPs risks regulation overkill
Another regulator could distract GPs from patient care
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LeaderGood inquiries should be short and sharp
The Morecambe Bay inquiry can learn from Keogh, Francis and Berwick
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NewsExclusive: Work not started on minimum safe staffing levels
The National Institute for Health and Care Excellence, or NICE, has not been asked to begin drawing up evidence-based minimum safe staffing level tools, six months after it was recommended by the Francis inquiry report, HSJ has learned.
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NewsExclusive: Morecambe Bay inquiry chair prepared to target regulators
The chair of the independent inquiry into failings at University Hospitals of Morecambe Bay has told HSJ he wants the freedom to investigate all bodies involved – including, potentially, regulators.
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BlogsWhat can we learn from the CQC 'cover up' story?
Recent events at the regulator bring up many questions and a valuable lesson for senior managers
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NewsDorrell: CQC failed on 'independence of action'
The chairman of the Commons health committee has revealed his concerns over the relationship between the Care Quality Commission and the parliamentary health service ombudsman.
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CommentWhat makes a successful regulatory body?
Securing success and fuelling failure in the drive to improve healthcare
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NewsMonitor mulls cuts as DH turns down its budget bid
The Department of Health has refused to agree Monitor’s proposed budget for this year, setting an allocation nearly £6m lower than the healthcare regulator believes it needs.
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CommentHealthwatch's voice key to shaping the NHS
The new body should be regarded as a regulator of health and social care
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HSJ Local
Frimley Park in first wave of new CQC inspections
PERFORMANCE: Frimley Park Hospital NHS Foundation Trust is among the first 18 hospital trusts to be test the Care Quality Commission’s new inspection regime.
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HSJ Local
Royal Surrey in first wave of new CQC inspections
PERFORMANCE: Frimley Park Hospital NHS Foundation Trust is among the first 18 hospital trusts to be test the Care Quality Commission’s new inspection regime.
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HSJ Local
Dartford in first wave of new CQC inspections
PERFORMANCE: Frimley Park Hospital NHS Foundation Trust is among the first 18 hospital trusts to be test the Care Quality Commission’s new inspection regime.
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NewsCQC appoints social care chief inspector
The Care Quality Commission has announced the appointment of its first chief inspector for social care.
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NewsExclusive: GMC reveals 16 A&Es with concerns
HSJ can reveal the names of 16 emergency departments about which the General Medical Council has current significant concerns.