Important Medication Information

HCPA has worked with local CCGs and national resources to create a platform to enable all providers in Hertfordshire to have access to up-to-date information on how to manage medication safely. The webpage includes information on: Local and national policies and...

Changes to CQC Notification Forms

Source: CQC Additional prompts added to some Statutory Notifications forms   Below is a letter written by the Chief Executive of the Care Quality Commission (CQC) in regards to changes to the way incidents are reported to the CQC with the aim of reducing the...

CQC Fees for 2019/2020 Confirmed

Source: Care Quality Commission (CQC)   The fees that the CQC will charge providers of health and adult social care in England for the year 2019/2020 have been confirmed. The changes see the CQC complete their move to full cost recovery for all sectors, as...

Recording of CQC’s Inspections

Source: Care Quality Commission (CQC)   In light of recent instances of CQC inspections being recorded by providers, either via audio, video and/or paper recordings, CQC wants to share the issues you should be aware of if you intend to record an inspection. CQC...

Reminder about Notification of Deaths

Source: Care Quality Commission (CQC)   CQC were recently asked to confirm the process for notifying them of the death of a person using a service. You must notify CQC if the person’s death: took place while a regulated activity was being provided; or may...