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Objective eightInspecting bodies use coordinated andproportionate methods of enforcementPractice 8.1Action planning and monitoringRecommendations and action plans are aligned with those of other inspectingbodies where appropriate and there is coordinated monitoring of theirimplementation through the inspected bodies’ business plans. Inspectingbodies develop a mechanism to help with effective action planning, to dorelevant costings and follow ups (see 8.3) 7 .Practice 8.2Range of enforcement mechanismsInspecting bodies develop a range of mechanisms for enforcement that canrespond to the differing requirements of inspected bodies. Bodies withenforcement powers use the most straightforward mechanisms that areconsistent with effective action.Practice 8.3Cost recommendations and actionsInspecting bodies, in consultation with those who provide health and socialcare, consider, where practical, the balance of costs and benefits,distinguishing, where necessary, between basic compliance and best practice.Cost is addressed in published reports.Practice 8.4Enforcement powersInspecting bodies that have enforcement powers adopt the Government’senforcement concordat 8 .18 Concordat Getting the best from inspection, audit, review and regulation of health and social care May 2006