CQC and staffing levels
In order to meet the safeguarding requirements, the CQC will want to see that staffing levels are adequate and the correct checks have been conducted to ensure the staff are fit and proper to work in a care environment.
Staff will have to have undergone training and development so that they know exactly how to preform their duties. Key competancies attained by the staff will have to be met in order to qualifiy the home to reaching a high grading standard. Staff Should receive an induction, training and supervision necessary to enable them to provide safe and effective care.
What differentiates a “OUTSTANDING” care home from one that is “GOOD”, this will always come down to the staff, how the processes are managed, how the residents feels about the care their are receiving, having the right amount of staff to help the residents will ensure a happy and safe living space for the residents
The care facility will have a registered manager who has registered with the Care Quality Commission to manage the service. Registered persons have legal responsibility for meeting the requirements in the Health and Social Care Act 2008 and associated Regulations about how the service is run.
