Digital provider Pharmacy 2U given ‘good’ CQC rating
In the report, the service was recognised for having ‘a range of risk assessments to improve patient safety’ following an inspection in May 2019.
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Push Doctor rated ‘good’ after previous concerns around ‘unsafe’ care
The latest report found the provider had implemented previous advise on prescribing practice to bring them in line with national guidelines.
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Rotherham NHS FT receives outstanding rating for digital agenda
The trust has made “good progress” with its digital agenda and inspectors saw “evidence of innovative use of technology”, the report said.
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CQC to begin inspecting how triage apps affect care
New guidelines on how to assure inspectors that apps are being used appropriately were published last month, following legal advise.
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CQC appoints first executive level chief digital officer
The CQC has previously had a joint chief digital officer with NHSI, but Mark Sutton’s appointment is the first executive role.
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Babylon threatened to sue CQC, emails reveal
A series of emails chronicling the legal spat between Babylon and the Care Quality Commission has been made public, revealing the firm threatened to sue the regulator for any damages arising from an inspection report.
Digital Patient
CQC launches investigation after referrals blunder
A technical issue with the CQC’s data management system meant 96 safeguarding issues were not passed on to local authorities.
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Patient-centred care dominates day two of King’s Fund congress
One of the early sessions focused on ‘What makes implementation of digital innovations a success?’ and involved leaders of national bodies.
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Birmingham digital GP centre rated ‘Outstanding’ by the CQC
The virtual centre allows patients to book telephone and video consultations with a GP, nurse practitioner or prescribing pharmacist seven days a week.
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GP-on-demand service GPDQ deemed to be providing safe care by CQC
A GP-on-demand service has been deemed by the Care Quality Commission (CQC) to be providing a safe service in accordance with their regulations.
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