Involving people to manage risks: CQC quality statement
One of the 8 quality statements under the safe key question.
The statement
We work with people to understand and manage risks by thinking holistically so that care meets their needs in a way that is safe and supportive and enables them to do the things that matter to them.
Topics the CQC lists under it
- Behaviour that communicates
- Restrictive practice
- Clinical risk
- Managing risk/emergencies
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Legionella risk assessment review | Premises, fire and equipment | Every 2 years | Practice manager | Regulation 15 |
| Fire risk assessment review | Premises, fire and equipment | Every year | Practice manager | Regulation 15 |
| COSHH register and risk assessments | Premises, fire and equipment | Every year | Practice manager | Regulation 12 |
| EICR C1 and C2 remedial works | Premises, fire and equipment | When it happens | Practice manager | Regulation 15 |
| Sharps risk assessment and inoculation injury protocol | Clinical records and sharps | Every year | Practice manager | Regulation 12 |
Related regulations
The CQC links this statement to these fundamental standards.