Care Campaign for the Vulnerable is learning of the pressures faced by conscientious led Care Providers striving to offer a caring and safe environment to both service users and staff. Safety monitoring is proving to be a invaluable care assist tool - bringing a more open and transparent culture into care homes as well as saving valuable resources within the care home sector and the NHS
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CQC prosecutions soar…CCFTV Comments
Jordan Glackin, healthcare partner at Shakespeare Martineau, highlighted a substantial rise in prosecutions within the care sector, pointing to the CQC's increasing focus on enforcing accountability. The significant escalation in fines further underscores the severe financial impact of non-compliance with regulatory standards. Glackin emphasizes the importance for care providers to take proactive steps to ensure they meet legal and regulatory obligations. This includes maintaining detailed records, staying informed about policy updates, and seeking expert legal advice when necessary.
One critical step in ensuring compliance and mitigating risks is the adoption of advanced safety monitoring systems within care home operations. By implementing technology to monitor resident safety, providers can identify and address issues or concerns before they escalate into more significant problems. These proactive measures help to create a safer environment for residents and can reduce the likelihood of regulatory breaches that may lead to fines or prosecutions.
The analysis also revealed that the Covid-19 pandemic had a notable impact on CQC's regulatory actions. With inspections largely halted during the pandemic, prosecutions surged by 63% during 2020 and 2021, compared to pre-pandemic years. This trend persisted post-pandemic, with prosecutions increasing by another 22%. Correspondingly, total fines paid soared from £922,115 pre-pandemic to £4.9 million during the pandemic, and further to £5.1 million in the post-pandemic period. Glackin noted that this rise in prosecutions was an anticipated consequence of the CQC resuming normal operations after the pandemic-related backlog.
If care homes want to avoid becoming the next headline, they must prioritize compliance and safety monitoring before the CQC comes knocking. Regulatory standards aren’t just a box to tick—they are the foundation of care, and failure to meet them will no longer be tolerated. Ref:- https://caring-times.co.uk/cqc-prosecutions-up-700-as-fines-top-5m-in-two-years/
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Care Campaign for the Vulnerable is learning of the pressures faced by conscientious led Care Providers striving to offer a caring and safe environment to both service users and staff. Safety monitoring is proving to be a invaluable care assist tool - bringing a more open and transparent culture into care homes as well as saving valuable resources within the care home sector and the NHS
