Governance, management and sustainability: CQC quality statement
One of the 8 quality statements under the well-led key question.
The statement
We have clear responsibilities, roles, systems of accountability and good governance. We use these to manage and deliver good quality, sustainable care, treatment and support. We act on the best information about risk, performance and outcomes, and we share this securely with others when appropriate.
Topics the CQC lists under it
- Roles, responsibilities and accountability
- Governance, quality assurance and management
- Cyber security and data security and protection toolkit (DSPT)
- Emergency preparedness, including climate events
- Sustainability, including financial and workforce
- Data security/data protection
- Statutory and regulatory requirements
- Workforce planning
- External recommendations, for example safety alerts
- Records/digital records
Dental checks that provide evidence
5 checks in Compliance UK's dental pack are tagged to this statement.
| Check | Area | Default schedule | Usually done by | Regulation |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Equipment register review | Premises, fire and equipment | Every year | Practice manager | Regulation 15 |
| Data Security and Protection Toolkit | People and governance | Every year | Practice manager | Regulation 17 |
| CQC rating display at the premisesApplies if you answer yes to “Does the practice have a published CQC rating?” | People and governance | Every year | Practice manager | Regulation 20A |
| CQC rating display on the practice websiteApplies if you answer yes to “Does the practice have a published CQC rating?” and “Does the practice have a website?” | People and governance | Every year | Practice manager | Regulation 20A |
| Employer's liability insurance certificate | People and governance | Every year | Practice manager | Regulation 17 |
Related regulations
The CQC links this statement to these fundamental standards.