Changes to the Provider Information Return

Source: CQC   CQC has made improvements to the Provider Information Return (PIR) In June this year, the Care Quality Commission (CQC) sent out updates about the improvements they were making to their Provider Information Return (PIR). From 7 August 2019, CQC...

HCPA’s September Members Network Event

Best Practice in Medication and Oral Health: Guidelines and Safe Administration   HCPA is bringing together experts in the fields of Medication and Oral Health to talk to all our member services across all sector types at our Members Network event on the 5th of...

React To – Falls Prevention

Identifying, preventing, and managing Falls for Care Homes and other healthcare providers   ‘React To’ is a series of training resources developed by healthcare professionals. Although aimed at care home staff, these resources are also relevant to other carers...

Social Media Guidance

Source: The Local Government and Social Care Ombudsman The LGA (Local Government Association) recently investigated a case where a care staff member took photographs of herself while in the properties of those she was caring for, including the complainant, and posted...