Ailsworth Medical Centre in Ailsworth, Peterborough was rated Inadequate overall following an inspection in June 2015, and was put into special measures.
During the latest inspection in March 2016, a specialist team of inspectors found that the practice had improved in all five key areas. The overall rating for the practice has moved from Inadequate to Good. The practice was rated as Good for providing safe, effective, caring, responsive and well-led services.
The full report of the inspection has been published.
Inspectors found that practice staff had worked together to complete a thorough review of the service since the June 2015 inspection in order to implement sustainable improvements and ensure that regulations were met.
Infection control procedures had improved significantly, staff training and appraisal had increased, complaints and significant events were analysed more closely, and governance systems were more robust.
There was a clear leadership structure and staff felt supported by management. The practice proactively sought feedback from staff and patients which it acted on. Lessons were shared to make sure action was taken to improve safety in the practice.
The practice worked closely with a number of local organisations and participated in initiatives to increase access to health care for older people and reduce the number of hospital admissions.
Professor Steve Field, Chief Inspector of General Practice, said:
"It is clear that Ailsworth Medical Centre has made some real improvements since our previous inspection, in June 2015, where we identified serious concerns relating to the safe delivery of services and leadership of the practice.
"The practice is now providing a safe, caring, responsive, well-led and effective service. I am pleased to announce that Ailsworth Medical Centre will come out of special measures and I congratulate them on the progress that they have made.”
Janet Williamson, Deputy Chief Inspector of General Practice for the Central region, said:
“During our recent inspection in March 2016, we found improvements had been made in all areas and that action had been taken to identify, assess and manage risks to patients.
“We are pleased to see that the hard work and strong commitment from all practice staff to deliver improved services has resulted in higher standards of care for their patients. The practice should be very proud of this achievement.”
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