Category: Remote inspections

A guide to the CQC’s quality statements

Two staff members talk about the cqc's quality statements

The big news for 2022 is the Care Quality Commission’s quality statement announcement in July 2022 of its new approach to regulation. It ushers in major changes to the way the CQC works in order to deliver its ambitious new strategy (revealed May 2021). One of the biggest changes ushered through is the introduction of… Read more »

Leveraging technology in a remote CQC inspection

Care managers work to get inspection ready

Just like in an in-person CQC inspection, care management technology can play a crucial role in providing the information CQC inspectors are looking for. Here, we’ll look at specific functionalities of our software that can help domiciliary home care agencies prepare for a remote inspection with the CQC. Get inspection ready with our free guide… Read more »

A comprehensive guide to CQC inspections

Two care managers plan for a cqc inspection

What is a CQC inspection? If you provide health care or adult social care services that are regulated activities under the Health and Social Care Act 2008, you must be registered with the Care Quality Commission (CQC). CQC inspections are an important part of regulating health and social care providers in England. Visiting services, or… Read more »

Thought leadership: Is your home care agency remote inspection-ready?

A guide to remote CQC inspections for home care providers

By David Lynes, CEO & Founder of Unique IQ Following on from a successful pilot in autumn 2020, the Care Quality Commission now employs remote inspections as a standard format for domiciliary care and extra care providers. I first wrote about the CQC’s move toward digitisation back in July 2020. At that point in time,… Read more »

How the CQC is using remote technology to inspect home care providers

Two care managers take part in a remote cqc inspection

What is a remote CQC inspection? As the Care Quality Commission moves forward with its digital strategy, there is further clarity on how they are deploying technology to carry out remote inspections with domiciliary care companies and extra care housing services. Following a pilot carried out in 2020, and a consultation on a roll-out in… Read more »