The Care Act 2014, Fundamental Standards and Safeguarding Paula Eaton, 12 February 2015

CQC operating model

Inspection Robust methodology Expectations Ratings and inspection Frequency Strengthened Enforcement Powers

Safeguarding and the Fundamental Standards April 2015 - The Health and Social Care Act 2008 (Regulated Activities) Regulations 2014 (Fundamental Standards) to come into force Regulation 11 – Consent Regulation 12 – Safe care and treatment Regulation 13 – Safeguarding service users from abuse and improper treatment Regulation 20 – Duty of candour (health service body) Regulation 5 – Fit and proper persons: directors (health service body)

The Mental Capacity Act and DoLs CQC is required by law to monitor the operation of the Deprivation of Liberty Safeguards. Supreme Court Ruling – broadening scope of legislation A consistent/proportionate approach

External Engagement Strengthened partnerships with external stakeholders such as local authority commissioning teams, safeguarding teams, CCGs and Healthwatch. Working with Safeguarding Adults Boards. Market oversight

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.

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