Presentation by a Representative of the CQC
Minutes:
A
representative of the Care Quality Commission, the Independent
regulator of health and adult social care in England, gave us a
presentation on the purpose and role of that organisation in making
sure that health and social care services in England provided
people with safe, effective and compassionate, high quality
care.
The
presentation covered the Commission’s role in monitoring,
inspecting and regulating services to make sure they meet
fundamental standards of quality and safety and it was reported
that its findings, including performance ratings which help people
to choose their care, were published.
Where poor care was identified, it uses its powers to take action
against those responsible
It was reported that the
service regulates care homes, hospitals, domiciliary care,
doctors/GP’s dentists, clinics, community services and mental
health services and there were eight inspectors working across the
Darlington, Durham and Hartlepool local authority
areas.
Discussion ensued on the Inspection regime and how often inspections were undertaken; work with partners and the public to collate information about service providers and the position in relation to the inspection regime of domiciliary service providers.
RESOLVED – That the presentation be noted and the thanks of this Scrutiny Committee be extended to the CQC representative for attending the meeting.