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Regulation • Regulated by Department of Health and Social Care (England)

Care Quality Commission (CQC)

Definition: The CQC is the independent regulator of health and adult social care in England, ensuring services provide safe, effective, compassionate, and high-quality care.

Regulatory Impact & Compliance Overview

Established under the Health and Social Care Act 2008, the CQC registers, monitors, and inspects hospitals, care homes, domiciliary care agencies, and community services. Services are evaluated across five key questions (Safe, Effective, Caring, Responsive, Well-led) and assigned ratings: Outstanding, Good, Requires Improvement, or Inadequate.

Governing Authority

Enforced by Department of Health and Social Care (England) in United Kingdom. Compliance with these standards is legally required for all licensed and participating care providers.

Automated Compliance

How AsanWork Enforces Care Quality Commission (CQC)

AsanWork builds compliance directly into daily scheduling workflows. Hard compliance stops prevent un-vetted, un-screened, or non-credentialed staff from receiving shift allocations, ensuring 100% audit readiness.

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