CQC Fundamentals for Pharmacists and Clinical Leads

This CQC Fundamentals training session has been designed specifically for pharmacists and clinical leads. In today’s dynamic healthcare environment, maintaining high standards of care and ensuring compliance with regulatory requirements are paramount. This 2-hour training session has been developed to empower healthcare professionals with the essential knowledge and practical skills required to meet and exceed the Care Quality Commission (CQC) standards.

This session will provide a comprehensive understanding of the critical aspects of CQC inspections, high-risk medicine monitoring, and overall medicines management. Participants will engage in interactive discussions and practical exercises covering a wide range of topics, from identifying potential missed diagnoses to implementing quality improvement initiatives. The training is aimed at enhancing the proficiency of pharmacists and clinical leads in delivering safe, effective, and high-quality patient care.

  • Pharmacists

  • Clinical Leads

Workshop Outcomes

By the end of this training session, participants will be well-equipped with the knowledge and tools necessary to ensure compliance with CQC standards and to enhance the quality of patient care in their respective roles.

Workshop Agenda

Below is an outline of the proposed agenda, if you have any questions please get in touch.

 Introduction and Welcome
CQC inspection searches
High risk medicine monitoring
Potential missed diagnosis
Acting on safety alerts
Other areas of medicines management
Population health / long term condition management
Medicine reviews
Non-medical prescribing
Patient consultations
Clinical supervision
Quality improvement
Q&A – your questions answered
Review of learning objectives and feedback
Close