CQC Self-Assessment - Well Led

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

CQC Self-Assessment - Well Led



Shared Direction And Culture.

1. There is underpinning evidence which supports the ethos of a shared vision, strategy and culture.


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2. The service is able to demonstrate that this underpinning evidence is based on transparency, equity, equality and human rights, diversity and inclusion, engagement, and understanding challenges and the needs of people and their communities.


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Capable, Compassionate And Inclusive Leaders.

1. There is evidence that the service has in place inclusive leaders at all levels who understand the context in which care and support and treatment is delivered.


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2. These inclusive leaders are able to demonstrate that they embody the culture and values of their workforce and organisation and that they have the skills, knowledge, experience and credibility to lead effectively.


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3. Leaders can demonstrate that they undertake their roles with integrity, openness and honesty.


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Freedom To Speak Up.

1. There is evidence within the service of a positive culture where people (residents and staff) feel that they can speak up and that their voice will be heard.


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2. There is a speaking up representative in place


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3. There are effective whistleblowing policies and procedures in place.


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Workforce Equality, Diversity And Inclusion.

1. There is evidence to support the service values surrounding the values of diversity in the workforce.


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2. The service can demonstrate that it works towards an inclusive and fair culture by improving equality and equity for people who work there.


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3. Staff report and feedback that they feel valued and not discriminated against by the service, its staff or people.


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Governance, Management And Sustainability.

1. There is evidence that staff have clear responsibilities, and systems of accountability within their roles.


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2. There is evidence of ‘good’ audit and governance structures and processes which drive quality and development within the service.


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3. There is evidence to demonstrate that the governance structures and processes are effectively used to manage and deliver good quality, sustainable care, treatment and support.


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4. There is evidence which confirms the service acts on the best information about risk, performance and outcomes, and this is shared securely with others when appropriate and necessary.


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Partnerships And Communities.

1. There is evidence to support the service understanding of its duty to collaborate and work in partnership, to ensure its services work seamlessly for people.


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2. There is evidence of networking and collaborative learning and information sharing with partners to drive opportunities for development and improvement.


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Learning, Improvement And Innovation.

1. There is evidence of a focus on continuous learning, innovation and improvement across the organisation and the service.


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2. There is information available which supports encouragement of creative ways of delivering equality of experiences, outcomes and quality of life for people.


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3. There is evidence to support the services active contribution to safe, effective practice and research.


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Environmental Sustainability – Sustainable Development.

1. The service is able to evidence its understanding of any negative impact its activities may have on the environment.


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2. The service can evidence that it works towards making a continuous positive contribution in reducing this negative impact and how it supports people (staff, residents & visitors) to do the same.


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