CQC Self-Assessment - Caring

Use the CQC Self Assessment Checklist to evaluate and improve the quality of care, in line with the Single Assessment Framework's "Caring" key question and quality statements. It can be conducted bi-annually, or more frequently if issues are uncovered.

CQC Self-Assessment - Caring



Kindness, Compassion And Dignity

1. We always treat people with kindness, empathy and compassion


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2. We respect peoples privacy and dignity


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3. Feedback from residents verifies that they are treated with respect and dignity.


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4. We treat colleagues from other organisations with kindness and respect.


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Treating People As Individuals.

1. We treat people as individuals and make sure their care, support and treatment meets their needs and preferences.


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2. We take account of peoples strengths, abilities, aspirations, culture and unique backgrounds and protected characteristics.


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3. Resident feedback verifies that they feel in control of planning their care and support.


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4. Resident feedback verifies that If they need help with their care and support planning that the service will engage the help of others in their best interests.


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5. There is evidence available which supports and underpins peoples ability to keep in touch and meet up with people who are important to them, including family, friends and people who share their interests, identity and culture.


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Independence, Choice And Control.

1. People's independence is promoted, so they know their rights and have choice and control over their own care, treatment and wellbeing.


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2. Peoples care and support enables them to live as they want to


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3. Peoples feedback is that they feel valued and included and are viewed as a unique person with skills, strengths and personal goals.


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Responding To People's Immediate Needs.

1. People's needs, views and wishes are listened to, understood and acted upon.


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2. These are responded to in that moment at that time and the service has evidence that it acts to minimise any discomfort, concern or distress.


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3. There is evidence to reinforce and underpin that people are supported to manage their health and welfare in a way that is meaningful to them.


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Workforce Wellbeing And Enablement.

1. The wellbeing of staff is a feature of the service which helps ensure their ability to deliver high quality person centred care


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2. There is a well being programme in place for staff


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3. Staff are trained, supported and supervised


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4. Staff feedback confirms that they are involved in service development opportunities


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5. There is evidence that staff feel valued in undertaking their roles


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