Practicing Privileges and Care Quality Commission Registration – what are the differences?
Practicing privileges and registering with the Care Quality Commission (CQC) are distinct processes in healthcare compliance in England. The key differences between practicing privileges and CQC registration lie in their scope, process, and the level of authority or responsibility they grant. 1. Scope and Purpose Practicing Privileges: Definition: Practicing privileges refer to the authorisation granted to individual healthcare professionals […]
Practicing Privileges and CQC Registration – what are the differences?
Practicing privileges and registering with the Care Quality Commission (CQC) are distinct processes in healthcare compliance in England. The key differences between practicing privileges and CQC registration lie in their scope, process, and the level of authority or responsibility they grant. 1. Scope and Purpose Practicing Privileges: Definition: Practicing privileges refer to the authorisation granted to individual healthcare professionals (e.g., […]
The Dash Report – What it means for you as a provider and next steps
The Dash report into the Care Quality Commission (CQC), supported by Sir Mike Richards’ review of the Single Assessment Framework (SAF), will have significant implications for regulator, and for providers currently getting to grips with the new assessment framework. While providers can’t influence the CQC’s internal operational challenges, they can work proactively to ensure that […]
The Dash Report – What it means for you as a provider and next steps
The Dash report into the Care Quality Commission (CQC), supported by Sir Mike Richards’ review of the Single Assessment Framework (SAF), will have significant implications for regulator, and for providers currently getting to grips with the new assessment framework. While providers can’t influence the CQC’s internal operational challenges, they can work proactively to ensure that […]
The BAXCQC Backstory
Back in 2020… In the midst of the Covid-19 pandemic, Baxendale’s network partners, Mark Mikhail and Alex Armstrong, founded a unique service, which was designed to help surgical clinicians navigate the complex CQC registrationprocess necessary to open private surgeries. Leveraging their combined expertise in CQC compliance and their clinical experience as plastic surgeons, they established MA […]
An evidence-based approach to workforce wellbeing
It is no secret that the NHS is experiencing a workforce crisis. According to the BMJ, sickness rates in the NHS are higher than in the rest of the economy. In 2023, 42% of staff felt unwell in the previous 12 months as a direct result of workplace stress. Just under 55% had come to work in the previous 3 […]
Collaboration in the new CQC Assessment Era
With support from Annie Baxter The world of CQC and how healthcare is regulated has seen some big changes recently, especially since the full roll out of the Single Assessment Framework (SAF) earlier this year. Couple this with the complex challenges in our industry and an uncertain political climate – we understand it can be a […]
Making improvements with healthcare productivity challenges
Despite growth in funding and clinical staffing, levels of productivity in NHS services have not increased as expected. Indeed, with the announcement of £3.4bn in capital funding to support digital and technology projects, productivity is the current hot topic in the NHS. As Thea Stein, Chief Executive of the Nuffield Trust, recently pointed out, most NHS […]
Harnessing the Power of Your Unique Selling Proposition in Bids
As a bid management consultant, I often encounter organisations struggling to differentiate themselves in their bids. This is particularly true of organisations who don’t bid on a regular basis – which is the case for many NHS providers. In the competitive world of tenders and proposals, distinguishing your organisation from the competition is vital. And, […]
The Role of Project Management in Successful Bid Writing
Project management is a critical aspect of successful bid writing. The process of writing a bid is a project, with defined objectives, specific tasks, and a set deadline. Managing this project effectively can greatly increase the chances of crafting a winning bid. The Intersection of Bid Writing and Project Management Just like any project, bid […]