CQC Inspection Readiness Checklist

## CQC Inspection Readiness Checklist

### SAFE

- [ ] Safeguarding lead identified and training current for all staff

- [ ] SEA log up to date (12+ per year target)

- [ ] Medicines management policy reviewed within 12 months

- [ ] Controlled drugs register maintained and audited

- [ ] Emergency equipment checks documented

- [ ] All staff DBS current

### EFFECTIVE

- [ ] 2+ clinical audits showing improvement cycle

- [ ] QOF and Enhanced Services records available

- [ ] Care planning for complex patients

- [ ] NICE guidance implementation evidence

### CARING

- [ ] Patient satisfaction data reviewed and acted on

- [ ] Complaints log with resolution documented

- [ ] Reasonable adjustments for disabled patients

### RESPONSIVE

- [ ] Appointment access data available

- [ ] Triage process documented

- [ ] DNA management policy

### WELL-LED

- [ ] Practice vision documented and communicated

- [ ] Staff meeting minutes (6 months)

- [ ] Staff survey with action plan

- [ ] Business continuity plan

- [ ] Information governance policy current

**Pro tip:** Brief all staff on their role in each KLOE. Inspectors often speak to reception staff without a manager present.