Prepare services for audits, spot evidence gaps earlier, and turn findings into clear improvement actions that stand up to scrutiny.
2 hours 5 mins
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Course Description
Prepare services for audits, spot evidence gaps earlier, and turn findings into clear improvement actions that stand up to scrutiny.
Aligned with CQC / quality assurance and legislation including Health and Social Care Act 2008 and Duty of Candour Regulation 20, this course helps learners build confidence, strengthen judgement, and apply safer day-to-day practice.
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Key Topics Include:
Explain what audit readiness looks like in live social care services, not just in paperwork.
Use Regulation 17, candour, and the CQC assessment framework to judge whether evidence is credible.
Spot weak audit trails, repeated actions, and false assurance before they become findings.
Turn audit findings into owned, time-bound improvement actions with visible follow-through.
A service cannot quickly evidence whether overdue actions have been completed.
An internal audit highlights repeated themes but improvement actions are not sustained.
A manager needs a clearer approach to sampling, evidence trails, and follow-up dates.
An inspector asks for proof of learning after an incident and the records do not align.
Important Notice
This awareness course is not a substitute for role-specific training or competency assessment. Always follow your organisation's policies and procedures.
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