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How simple handwashing can prevent the spread of infection
January 25, 2017
Flicking through the morning news on my phone, amongst all the political doom, was a video – ‘Do you know the six steps to clean hands?’. There was also a…
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Culture Club
January 12, 2017
CQCs KLOES and prompts look for the vital ingredient of a healthy culture…how will yours fair? Tips and suggestions on culture in your service. My 5-year-old son asked me, ‘what…
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Are we looking at the past with CQCs latest consultation?
January 5, 2017
Set your expectations Expectations can often be high at New Year. If only we could go back and hold some of those elaborate promises and social media declarations and settle…
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The dementia challenge
December 15, 2016
There are around 850,000 people in the UK who currently live with dementia. With an ageing population, more and more older people will need the support of domiciliary and…
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Mind full? Or Mindfulness
December 14, 2016
Is your mind full with CQC inspection and regulation, or are you using mindfulness and taking it in your stride this Christmas? No room on the shelves I am stacked…
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Governing governance
December 9, 2016
QCS have realised a new Clinical Governance Policy to its members this week. Clinical Governance is an umbrella term which usually focusses on 7 areas to drive continuous improvement, quality…
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Adverse Weather – Keeping Warm and Well this Winter
November 28, 2016
As I was driving home last night at 8pm after doing the ‘mum’s taxi’ bit, the motorway overhead signs were flashing ‘Gritting in Progress’, I had the car heating belting…
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Can We Talk About Signage?
November 7, 2016
Do you support the independence of people who use your health and social care services through clear signs? Colour Stereo Signs I sit in the GP surgery waiting to…
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