I'm writing to you to find out about your care auditing solution (if you have one). What I'd like to know is:

1. Do you procure a system to audit your care homes in between CQC inspections?
No.

2. If not, what is the process of auditing care homes?
Quality audits are the responsibility of the Care Quality team. They undertake audits using localised documentation and templates designed internally specifically for that purpose.

3. If you do, who provides the system?
Not applicable.

4. When did your contract start with this supplier?
Not applicable.

5. When does your contract end with this supplier?
Not applicable.

6. Is there any extensions available on the contract?
Not applicable.

7. What is the annual cost of the contract?
Not applicable.

8. Who is the person responsible for these audits?
Care Quality Team