Managing regulation and governance in adult social care services

All registered managers should understand their role and responsibilities in both regulation and governance both nationally and within their organisations. This includes the legislation and policy in adult social care and the policies and structures that inform their service and underpin compliance and quality assurance processes.

Aligned to S2 Governance and Regulatory Processes in Social Care (adults) England, Manager Induction Standards (MIS), Skills for Care, 2016 and covering the following areas:

Areas for Managing regulation and governance in adult social care services

Capturing data to show effective management of the service and its resources

Managing regulation and governance processes in your service

Understanding your role, remit and responsibilities as a registered manager and the range of regulation processes that apply to your service.

Managing specialist care and support in services

Personalisation in social care

Supporting you as a registered manager to embed ‘personalisation’ as a foundation for care.

Developing business awareness of the wider health and care system and identifying development opportunities for your service

The key drivers, legislation and policies underpinning social care

Looking at the legislation, supporting guidance and national policies that underpin the delivery of adult social care.

Managing concerns and complaints effectively

Working with the CQC and understanding inspection processes

Looking at the care inspection system in England including the fundamental standards of quality and safety, the key areas of enquiry as well as how to prepare, what is involved and how to address the outcome and impact of an inspection.

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