Quality Ratings Consultation
Quality ratings consultations
Inspecting for better lives: a quality future
CSCI proposes to introduce new quality ratings for all 28,000 care providers in England by Mid 2007, which will let the public see easily whether care providers are excellent, good, adequate or poor.
Under the new ratings system four stars would represent an excellent quality service, while only one star will signal a poor quality service. There may also be an 'E' rating, which would mean that enforcement action was being undertaken by CSCI against that service.
As well as a rating, all inspection reports will contain a graph that shows how well the service performs in seven main areas: quality of life, choice and control, making a positive contribution, personal dignity and respect, freedom from discrimination and harassment, improve health and emotional wellbeing, economic wellbeing and leadership and management. These reflect the main outcomes for adults highlighted in the Government's White Paper 'Our Health, Our Care, Our Say'.
The consultation started on Monday 14 August lasts for three months, and closes on 14 November 2006. We know we need to get this right so if you have any comments please let us know.
The deadline for comments is 14 November 2006.
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