Learning, improvement and innovation: CQC quality statement
One of the 8 quality statements under the well-led key question.
The statement
We focus on continuous learning, innovation and improvement across our organisation and the local system. We encourage creative ways of delivering equality of experience, outcome and quality of life for people. We actively contribute to safe, effective practice and research
Topics the CQC lists under it
- Innovation
- Learning and improvement
- Research
- Learning from deaths
Dental checks that provide evidence
3 checks in Compliance UK's dental pack are tagged to this statement.
| Check | Area | Default schedule | Usually done by | Regulation |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Radiograph quality assurance auditApplies if you answer yes to “Do you take intraoral X-rays?” | Radiation (IRR17 and IR(ME)R) | Every year | Dentist | Regulation 17 |
| Patient feedback review | People and governance | Every 3 months | Practice manager | Regulation 17 |
| Significant event analysis | People and governance | When it happens | Practice manager | Regulation 17 |
Related regulations
The CQC links this statement to these fundamental standards.