Long Clawson Medical Practice

Updated 18 January 2017

Letter from the Chief Inspector of General Practice

We carried out an announced comprehensive inspection of the practice on 4 May 2016. A breach of legal requirements was found. After the comprehensive inspection the practice wrote to us to say what they would do to meet the legal requirements in relation to the breach of Regulations 17 and 19.

We undertook a focussed inspection on 14 December 2016 to check that they had followed their action plan and to confirm they now met their legal requirements. This report only covers our findings in relation to those requirements. You can read the last comprehensive inspection report from May 2016 by selecting the ‘all reports’ link for ‘Long Clawson Medical Practice on our website at www.cqc.co.uk

Overall the practice is rated as Good The overall rating for all the population groups are rated as good.

• We found that a new significant event system had been put in place. The policy and reporting form had been updated. Recording and investigations were detailed and actions were identified and implemented. Meeting minutes represented the discussion that took place.

• The practice had implemented an effective system for dealing with patient safety alerts.

• The Safeguarding register had been reviewed and updated.

• Risks to patients were now assessed and well managed. For example, Legionella, COSHH, medicine collection sites, hearing loop, blank prescription stationery.

• Monitoring of staff training and appraisals now took place.

• Recruitment arrangements for staff were now in line with national guidance.

• The practice now had an effective governance system in place.

• Appropriate policies and guidance are in place to enable staff to carry out their roles in a safe and effective manner which are reflective of the requirements of the practice.

The provider should:

• Review significant events to ensure any statutory notifications to CQC have been completed.

Professor Steve Field (CBE FRCP FFPH FRCGP) 

Chief Inspector of General Practice

Updated 18 January 2017

We carried out an announced comprehensive inspection of the practice on 4 May 2016. A breach of legal requirements was found. After the comprehensive inspection the practice wrote to us to say what they would do to meet the legal requirements in relation to the breach of Regulations 17 and 19.

We undertook a focussed inspection on 14 December 2016 to check that they had followed their action plan and to confirm they now met their legal requirements. This report only covers our findings in relation to those requirements. You can read the last comprehensive inspection report from May 2016 by selecting the ‘all reports’ link for ‘Long Clawson Medical Practice on our website at www.cqc.co.uk

Following this most recent inspection we found that overall the practice was now rated as good and significant improvements had been made specifically, the ratings for providing a safe and well led service. These rating applied to everyone using the practice, including this population group

The practice is now rated as good for the care of people with long-term conditions.

Updated 18 January 2017

We carried out an announced comprehensive inspection of the practice on 4 May 2016. A breach of legal requirements was found. After the comprehensive inspection the practice wrote to us to say what they would do to meet the legal requirements in relation to the breach of Regulations 17 and 19.

We undertook a focussed inspection on 14 December 2016 to check that they had followed their action plan and to confirm they now met their legal requirements. This report only covers our findings in relation to those requirements. You can read the last comprehensive inspection report from May 2016 by selecting the ‘all reports’ link for ‘Long Clawson Medical Practice on our website at www.cqc.co.uk

Following this most recent inspection we found that overall the practice was now rated as good and significant improvements had been made specifically, the ratings for providing a safe and well led service. These rating applied to everyone using the practice, including this population group

The practice is now rated as good for the care of families, children and young people.

Updated 18 January 2017

We carried out an announced comprehensive inspection of the practice on 4 May 2016. A breach of legal requirements was found. After the comprehensive inspection the practice wrote to us to say what they would do to meet the legal requirements in relation to the breach of Regulations 17 and 19.

We undertook a focussed inspection on 14 December 2016 to check that they had followed their action plan and to confirm they now met their legal requirements. This report only covers our findings in relation to those requirements. You can read the last comprehensive inspection report from May 2016 by selecting the ‘all reports’ link for ‘Long Clawson Medical Practice on our website at www.cqc.co.uk

Following this most recent inspection we found that overall the practice was now rated as good and significant improvements had been made specifically, the ratings for providing a safe and well led service. These rating applied to everyone using the practice, including this population group

The practice is now rated as good for the care of older people.

Updated 18 January 2017

We carried out an announced comprehensive inspection of the practice on 4 May 2016. A breach of legal requirements was found. After the comprehensive inspection the practice wrote to us to say what they would do to meet the legal requirements in relation to the breach of Regulations 17 and 19.

We undertook a focussed inspection on 14 December 2016 to check that they had followed their action plan and to confirm they now met their legal requirements. This report only covers our findings in relation to those requirements. You can read the last comprehensive inspection report from May 2016 by selecting the ‘all reports’ link for ‘Long Clawson Medical Practice on our website at www.cqc.co.uk

Following this most recent inspection we found that overall the practice was now rated as good and significant improvements had been made specifically, the ratings for providing a safe and well led service. These rating applied to everyone using the practice, including this population group

The practice is now rated as good for the care of working-age people (including those recently retired and students).

Updated 18 January 2017

We carried out an announced comprehensive inspection of the practice on 4 May 2016. A breach of legal requirements was found. After the comprehensive inspection the practice wrote to us to say what they would do to meet the legal requirements in relation to the breach of Regulations 17 and 19.

We undertook a focussed inspection on 14 December 2016 to check that they had followed their action plan and to confirm they now met their legal requirements. This report only covers our findings in relation to those requirements. You can read the last comprehensive inspection report from May 2016 by selecting the ‘all reports’ link for ‘Long Clawson Medical Practice on our website at www.cqc.co.uk

Following this most recent inspection we found that overall the practice was now rated as good and significant improvements had been made specifically, the ratings for providing a safe and well led service. These rating applied to everyone using the practice, including this population group

The practice is now rated as good for the care of people experiencing poor mental health (including people with dementia).

Updated 18 January 2017

We carried out an announced comprehensive inspection of the practice on 4 May 2016. A breach of legal requirements was found. After the comprehensive inspection the practice wrote to us to say what they would do to meet the legal requirements in relation to the breach of Regulations 17 and 19.

We undertook a focussed inspection on 14 December 2016 to check that they had followed their action plan and to confirm they now met their legal requirements. This report only covers our findings in relation to those requirements. You can read the last comprehensive inspection report from May 2016 by selecting the ‘all reports’ link for ‘Long Clawson Medical Practice on our website at www.cqc.co.uk

Following this most recent inspection we found that overall the practice was now rated as good and significant improvements had been made specifically, the ratings for providing a safe and well led service. These rating applied to everyone using the practice, including this population group

The practice is now rated as good for the care of people whose circumstances may make them vulnerable.