- GP practice
Archived: Dr Gillian Gertner Also known as Rosslyn Hill Practice
All Inspections
7 March 2016
During a routine inspection
Letter from the Chief Inspector of General Practice
We carried out an announced comprehensive inspection on 7 March 2016. Overall the practice is rated as good.
Our key findings across all the areas we inspected were as follows:
- There was an open and transparent approach to safety and an effective system in place for reporting and recording significant events.
- Risks to patients were assessed and well managed.
- Staff assessed patients’ needs and delivered care in line with current evidence-based guidance.
- Data showed that the practice was performing consistently better than expected when compared with similar services.
- Feedback from patients about their care was consistently positive.
- Patients said they were treated with compassion, dignity and respect and they were involved in their care and decisions about their treatment.
- Patients said it was easy to make an appointment, with urgent appointments available the same day.
- The practice had good facilities and was well equipped to treat patients and meet their needs.
- The practice team had clearly-defined roles and staff felt supported by the Provider.
- The practice proactively sought feedback from staff and patients, which it acted on.
- The practice was aware of and complied with the requirements of the Duty of Candour.
- Staff had the skills, knowledge and experience to deliver effective care and treatment.
- There was an active patient participation group.
The practice should –
- Continue to review patients’ access to the service, particularly regarding practice opening hours.
- Continue with work to identify patients who are carers and update its records accordingly.
Professor Steve Field CBE FRCP FFPH FRCGP
Chief Inspector of General Practice