The CQC is currently overhauling its inspection and reporting processes through the Single Assessment Framework (SAF), initiating questions about evidence requirements for providers and the continuity of certain elements in…
In the field of health and social care, the pursuit of delivering exceptional services aligns closely with the ethos of continuous learning and development. A vibrant learning environment is not…
In the health and social care sector it is widely acknowledged that the role of Manager is vital to the smooth running of the service and frequently encounter challenges that…
Health and Social care providers, including doctors, nurses, pharmacists, and other healthcare professionals, play a crucial role in the Medicines and Health care products Regulatory Agency (MHRA) Yellow Card Scheme.…
As a care provider, your role extends beyond merely fulfilling tasks and responsibilities. You are able to influence the lives of those in your care. Crafting a care plan is…
Mealtimes are important to all of us, and in care homes mealtimes can be a source of delight or frustration for the residents. The Swift Management team, often receive feedback…
The Health and Social Care industry is awaiting news from the Care Quality Commission about the implementation date of the new CQC Single Framework methodology. When the change was announced,…
The covert administration of medication is monitored closely by the Care Quality Commission during inspections and monitoring calls. If a home is administering medication covertly, the home's policy for administering…
We are increasingly seeing health and social care operators falling foul of their own policies and procedures during a regulatory inspection. Many smaller providers purchase off the shelf policy and…
We are now some years following the implementation of GDPR (General Data Protection Regulation) and the MCA (Mental Capacity Act), but there remains confusion relating to consent and access to…
