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CQC report finds 80% of NHS bodies lagging on patient safety
October 16, 2014AvMA says that the latest “State of Care Report” published today by the Care Quality Commission is a stark reminder of how far England has to go on patient safety. Read full Press Release
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AvMA/CQC PILOT SCHEME
September 26, 2014AvMA and the Care Quality Commission (CQC) – the independent regulator of health and adult social care services in England, have entered into a pilot to help raise public awareness of the standards people are entitled to expect whenever they receive care. The pilot commenced in July and is due to run for 6 months. […]
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Inquest finds that John Moore Robinson’s death was aggravated by mid staffs general hospital’s failure to provide basic medical attention and amounted to neglect
September 26, 2014Read full Press Release
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AvMA Calls for improvements to duty of candour plans
September 4, 2014AvMA’s response to the CQC consultation on its draft guidance has called for a more robust and proactive approach from the CQC to assure itself that organisations are complying. AvMA also suggest the evidence should collect and propose a programme of training and awareness raising. The practicality of enforcing the “Fit and Proper” person regulations […]
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Proposed changes to GMC regulations are dangerous
August 30, 2014AvMA has strongly criticised proposals by the Department of Health to change the GMC regulations, allowing them to dismiss cases they deem “vexatious” and to retain a “five year rule” barrier before even considering investigating concerns. Read AvMA’s response and the DH consultation.