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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
Objective nineInspectors are suitably qualified, trained andskilledPractice 9.1Inspectors with suitable skillsArrangements made for determining the number of inspectors, their location,skills, background, cultural mix and cultural understanding are documentedand monitored. Selection criteria are clearly stated, applied fairly, reviewedregularly and available publicly.Practice 9.2Training and qualificationsInspecting bodies ensure that inspectors are suitably trained and subject tocertification where relevant. The continuing competence of inspectors isreviewed regularly and inspectors are properly supported to retain anddevelop the necessary skill and knowledge.Practice 9.3Feedback about inspectorsInspecting bodies regularly collect and, as necessary, take account ofcomments about inspectors from inspected bodies, patients and others. Thisincludes attention to their skills and training needs. Complaints are dealtwith according to set procedures.Concordat Getting the best from inspection, audit, review and regulation of health and social care May 2006 19
Page 1 and 2: Working in partnershipGetting the b
Page 3 and 4: David BehanCommission for Social Ca
Page 5 and 6: ContentsForeword by Rt Hon Jane Ken
Page 7 and 8: ForewordThe Government’s continui
Page 9 and 10: ObjectivesThe Concordat has been de
Page 11 and 12: Objective oneInspections are coordi
Page 14 and 15: Objective threeInspections support
Page 16 and 17: Objective four continuedPractice 4.
Page 18 and 19: Objective sixInspections are target
Page 22 and 23: Objective 10Inspecting bodies conti
Page 24 and 25: Appendix A continuedThe Government
Page 26 and 27: Appendix BSignatories to the Concor
Page 28 and 29: Appendix B continued• to investig
Page 30 and 31: Appendix B continuedThe Postgraduat
Page 32 and 33: Appendix B continuedNHS Counter Fra
Page 34 and 35: Appendix B continuedQuality Assuran
Page 36 and 37: Sefydlwyd Arolygiaeth Gofal Iechyd
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