What is a CQC audit?
- Care plans: Ensure you are collaborating with patients and looking at their individual needs to offer supported care.
- CQC compliance: Assess your organisation against the key questions set out by the CQC to identify areas for improvement.
- Staff development: Conduct a gap analysis of staff training needs and performance to provide with guidance on appraisals and individual learning plans.
- All aspects of service: Audit your whole service against the standards set by the CQC.
The benefits of a CQC audit with Thornbury Nursing Services
- Building accountability and transparency
- Identifying and mitigating risks
- Highlighting areas of improvement
- Increasing confidence in your service and staff
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Frequently asked questions about CQC audits
Is a pre-inspection CQC audit mandatory?
No, service providers do not have to conduct an internal CQC audit ahead of an inspection. However, any care provider will benefit from performing audits to see where they need to improve before they are inspected by the CQC.
Do you conduct in-person CQC audits?
Yes, our consultants can come on-site to carry out a CQC audit to show you the areas that need developing. From there, we will work with you to support and advise you on how to make improvements.
Do you offer online CQC audits?
Yes, we offer online CQC audits. This can be done through 1-1 video calls, email and digital evidence gathering.
However, there are certain limitations when it comes to our online evaluations since we cannot make a reliable assessment of your service facilities and other aspects of the care you provide for your patients.