CareHomeDeskCareHomeDeskAll the building and environment evidence that sits under CQC's Safe key question.
Under CQC's Safe key question, inspectors assess whether the environment protects residents from harm. Environmental evidence under Safe includes: fire safety management, water safety (Legionella), electrical safety, asbestos management, lifting equipment safety, window and balcony safety, security of the premises, and management of hazardous substances.
Items consistently sought by inspectors under Safe: current FRA, fire safety log book, staff fire training records, fire drill records, EICR, Legionella risk assessment and monitoring logs, LOLER thorough examination reports, asbestos register, window restrictor check records, COSHH assessments and storage records, and any incident reports relating to the environment.
Meeting the basic requirements earns a 'Requires Improvement' or 'Good' rating under Safe. To demonstrate Outstanding, providers need to show: a proactive approach to identifying and addressing risks before they become problems, innovation in environmental safety, systematic learning from incidents and near-misses, and a culture where safety concerns are welcomed and acted upon promptly.
CareHomeDesk gives you compliance checklists, maintenance logs, and contractor management tools built around exactly this kind of knowledge.