Cambs LMC Guidance Documents to support preparation for Inspections

During the COVID-19 pandemic, CQC have developed ways of working that reduce risk, and minimise the amount of time spent on site, whilst enabling them to continue regulating. Processes to accommodate digital access to GP clinical systems, supported by teleconferencing/web conferencing to speak with providers have been developed which means a specialist advisor may not always need to be on site. This reduces disruption for the practice and protects patients, practice staff and CQC staff.

With consent from providers, a standard set of clinical searches will be uploaded to run on the practice system which will support the inspection KLOE activity.

A list, which contains examples of the search categories CQC are currently using can be found within this myth buster. Searches are based on national guidance, good practice and MHRA safety advice.

The list of searches is not exhaustive, is updated periodically and each search will be subject to updating. For example, in response to new alerts or changes to guidance, inspection teams may need to run additional searches.

Practices may find the following resources helpful when preparing for telephone calls or inspection visits with the CQC.

How the CQC monitor GP Practices
CQC Provider Information Collection
CQC Nigel’s Surgery tips and mythbusters
BMA – Preparing for a CQC Inspection
BMA – Staff Training Resource

Practices may also find it helpful to use a published CQC evidence table to form the basis of their preparation for a CQC inspection. Unfortunately, there aren’t blank ones available, however, they are a matter of public record and can be easily accessed (usually the first result) by searching ‘CQC evidence table’ into any search engine.  Click on these examples of Outstanding, Good and Requires Improvement to view the evidence tables which may help you prepare for your own inspection .