Care Improvement Associates

30/10/2019

In our new research document, we analysed 101 'Outstanding' homecare agency reports by CQC.

With 258 feedbacks across them, we knew it would make an interesting read.

Discover what these homecare providers were doing to be awarded 'Outstanding', and fit them within your quality improvement plan.

On sale now, simply visit: https://lnkd.in/gJw9j9k

08/10/2019

There's less than two weeks to go until the release of our Essential Home Care Quality Guide!

Ahead of the release, our research partner Louie Werth from Care Research is heading down to The Care Show tomorrow (Wednesday 9th October) to chat about the report.

Join him in the Business, Compliance & Regulation Theatre from 3.50pm for "What do CQC actually award ‘Outstanding’ for?: An analysis of a year of ‘Outstanding’ Home Care reports."

Can't wait? Pre-order your copy here:

https://www.theciagroup.co.uk/product/the-essential-home-care-quality-guide/

04/07/2019

Tickets are now on sale for our Be Outstanding Home Care Masterclass in October.

Key findings from our national research + be outstanding workshop + Q&A with Angela Fletcher of Happy Futures.

Best of all, it's by the seaside!

Discover more and book your place: https://www.theciagroup.co.uk/masterclass/

19/06/2019

We're excited to be part of McClarrons Ltd's brand new Care Network.

We're one of several specialist suppliers offering discounts and enhanced benefits to their care clients.

Over the next couple of weeks they'll be sharing more details, so give them a follow for further details.

16/05/2019

This sector is rewarding, that's for sure. But it's not without challenges!

All that hard work and stress can build up, so keep an eye on yourself and take that time out when you need it. Remember, it's OK to not be OK, but let's talk about it.

13/05/2019

Another great article from The Access Group, our official software partners.

Quality improvement in social care - what's the best way to do it?

https://www.theaccessgroup.com/blog/best-quality-improvement-social-care/

02/05/2019

It was CIA's birthday recently! Here are just a few more facts of what our team have achieved in an exciting two years since launch.

✅ Grown our network of care quality professionals from 2 to 41 across England.

✅ Supported 3 CQC inadequate and proposal for closure care homes, while effectively safeguarding service users and staff.

✅ Commissioned by 63 independent care providers, 13 of which were multi-site and national.

✅ Supported 5 services to gain the 'Outstanding' rating from CQC.

30/04/2019

Delighted that one of our Local Authority clients have just utilised our software partner’s CQC compliance solution.

The feedback was excellent both on the CIA consultancy and the software’s effectiveness and quality:

“The review done by CIA consultant, Debbie and the subsequent report was excellent and provided a balanced and challenging document which was exactly what we needed.”

“It has been embraced by our manager and provides the basis for his annual service plan.”

The The Access Group's cloud based software, called ‘Access Care Compliance’, has enabled Care Improvement Associates to carry out external audits of their care services mapped against the CQC Key Lines of Enquiry and support the provider to aim to be outstanding in their care quality.

Comprehensive care home audit and reporting software helping you to manage compliance and quality.

25/04/2019

Looking for some mid week reading? Debbie Westhead (Interim Chief Inspector of Adult Social Care at Care Quality Commission) runs a monthly blog.

In her latest post she looks at how technology is transforming the sector. 🙌

Monthly column for providers and professionals working in adult social care from Debbie Westhead, Interim Chief Inspector of Adult Social…

23/04/2019

We hope you've all had a great bank holiday weekend and managed to find some quality time with family and loved ones.

Moving along with our posts, we're thrilled to have completed a total of 313 consultancy assignments.