The Care Act 2014 Fundamental Standards and Safeguarding
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The Care Act 2014, Fundamental Standards and Safeguarding Paula Eaton, 12 February 2015
CQC operating model 2
Inspection Ø Robust methodology Ø Expectations Ø Ratings and inspection Frequency Ø Strengthened Enforcement Powers 3
Safeguarding and the Fundamental Standards April 2015 - The Health and Social Care Act 2008 (Regulated Activities) Regulations 2014 (Fundamental Standards) to come into force Ø Regulation 11 – Consent Ø Regulation 12 – Safe care and treatment Ø Regulation 13 – Safeguarding service users from abuse and improper treatment Ø Regulation 20 – Duty of candour (health service body) Ø Regulation 5 – Fit and proper persons: directors (health service body) 4
The Mental Capacity Act and Do. Ls Ø CQC is required by law to monitor the operation of the Deprivation of Liberty Safeguards. Ø Supreme Court Ruling – broadening scope of legislation Ø A consistent/proportionate approach 5
External Engagement Ø Strengthened partnerships with external stakeholders such as local authority commissioning teams, safeguarding teams, CCGs and Healthwatch. Ø Working with Safeguarding Adults Boards. Ø Market oversight 6
Provider Handbooks Provider handbooks were published 9 October, 2014 and can be found at: http: //www. cqc. org. uk/content/adult-social-care#handbooks These will be updated to take into account the New Fundamental Standards Regulations, which are due to come into force in April 2015. 7
People are at the Heart of It Any Questions? 8