Care Quality Commission

The Care Quality Commission (CQC) (pronounced: /kɛər ˈkwɒlɪti kəˈmɪʃən/) is the independent regulator of health and social care in England. It ensures that health and social care services provide people with safe, effective, compassionate, high-quality care and encourages care services to improve.

Etymology

The term "Care Quality Commission" is derived from its function. "Care" refers to the provision of what is necessary for the health, welfare, maintenance, and protection of someone or something. "Quality" refers to the standard of something as measured against other things of a similar kind; the degree of excellence of something. "Commission" refers to an instruction, command, or role given to a person or group.

Functions

The Care Quality Commission monitors, inspects and rates services to make sure they meet fundamental standards of quality and safety. It publishes what it finds, including performance ratings to help people choose care. The CQC has the power to take action if people are receiving poor care.

Related Terms

Healthcare: The organized provision of medical care to individuals or a community.
Social Care: The provision of social work, personal care, protection or social support services to children or adults in need or at risk.
Regulation: A rule or directive made and maintained by an authority.
Inspection: Careful examination or scrutiny.
Performance Rating: An assessment of an employee's job performance.

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Care Quality Commission