A CQC inspection can take anywhere from a few days to a few weeks, depending on the size and scope of the inspection. CQC inspectors will typically spend a day or two on-site, meeting with staff and observing care being delivered. They will also review care plans, policies and other documentation. After the on-site visit, the inspection team will write up their findings and produce a report. This report will be shared with the care provider and the local authority, and may be made public.
A CQC inspection is a process that can take several weeks to complete. The first step is to gather information about the service being inspected. This includes talking to people who use the service, their families and carers, and the staff who work there. The CQC will also look at any available performance data and other information about the service.
Once the CQC has gathered all of this information, they will carry out an on-site visit. This usually lasts for two or three days, during which time the CQC will speak to more people who use the service, as well as staff and managers.
After the on-site visit, the CQC will write a report detailing their findings. This report will be published on the CQC website, and will be used to inform any future inspections of the service.