Care Quality Commission (CQC) on-site visits play a big part in the final result of your care home rating. Visits will either be scheduled or responsive. Types of CQC inspections Four different types of inspections carried out by the CQC: Comprehensive inspections Focused inspections Targeted inspections Combined inspections Focused Inspections – What are they? Whilst comprehensive inspections…
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We have seen a steady rise recently in care homes seeking our support following CQC inspections which have led to Notices of Proposal (NOPs) being served. A care home closure has disastrous business and human consequences, so what pre-emptive steps can care homes can take to put themselves on a stronger footing to remain operational…
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As if the coronavirus crisis hasn’t challenged the care sector enough, care homes across the UK are now facing increased legal claims as a result of COVID-19, with cases being brought against them by employees, families of residents, and the Health and Safety Executive. So, what can care home providers do to minimise the risks…
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By Olga Crosse (Fulcrum Care HR Consultant) Since the start of the Covid vaccine roll out we have been asked by a lot of our clients who operate in the Care Home space ‘what should we do with some staff who are refusing to have the vaccine, can we force them to?’. According to Andrew…
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There is no doubt that the increased transmissibility of the new Covid variant, as well as the aftermath of the ease in government restrictions over Christmas, have contributed to the January surge in infection rates. The care sector has sadly not escaped this and has seen increasing numbers of care home staff testing positive for…
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With care homes working round the clock, day-in, day-out, it is vital that they have expert support whenever they need it, even across weekends and holidays. After a hectic 2020 helping our clients through the trials of Covid-19, we had been hoping for some quiet time to recharge – but when the phone rang, we…
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Understanding CQC data can give you valuable insights to help you improve your care home commercials, as well as confidence in your care home among staff, residents, their relatives, and the local community. Now you can access that data in real-time to reveal the information that matters most to your care home/s quickly and easily…
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As winter is approaching, it’s likely your care home is becoming increasingly busy. Unfortunately, this can sometimes lead to you missing important announcements from the CQC. That’s why one of our consultants Kima Sutherland-Dee has highlighted three different publications from the CQC that you’ll want to know inside out. CQC key lines of enquiry It’s…
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Commercial success for care homes in 2021 won’t happen by accident – you need to plan it now. Our advice will help you make a great start to ensuring that your care home is one of the success stories next year. Here are our five tips for ensuring commercial success in 2021. Care home commercial…
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There is no escaping the fact that – while carers themselves may have been widely lauded for their response to the pandemic – the reputation of care homes as a whole has taken a battering. Media reports of Covid outbreaks within homes has undermined confidence in the sector’s ability to protect residents, staff, relatives and…
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