Statement of Purpose Audit - Care Homes
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0 Yes •0 No •0 N/A •44 Unanswered
Answers Overview
Questions
0/44 answeredQ1 | Unanswered
Is there a current Statement of Purpose (SoP) in place for the service, with clear version control and an identified document owner?
Supporting NotesNo notes yet.Notes are stamped with your name, date and time.Q2 | Unanswered
Is the SoP reviewed at least annually and whenever key changes occur (service changes, staffing changes, premises changes, registration changes)?
Supporting NotesNo notes yet.Notes are stamped with your name, date and time.Q3 | Unanswered
Is there evidence of provider/registered manager sign-off and approval for the current SoP version?
Supporting NotesNo notes yet.Notes are stamped with your name, date and time.Q4 | Unanswered
Is the SoP readily accessible to people using the service, relatives, and staff (welcome pack, website, on request)?
Supporting NotesNo notes yet.Notes are stamped with your name, date and time.Q5 | Unanswered
Do staff know what the Statement of Purpose is and where to find it?
Supporting NotesNo notes yet.Notes are stamped with your name, date and time.Q6 | Unanswered
Is there a process to ensure the SoP shared externally is always the latest version (obsolete copies removed)?
Supporting NotesNo notes yet.Notes are stamped with your name, date and time.Q7 | Unanswered
Does the SoP correctly state the registered provider name, legal status, and the registered address?
Supporting NotesNo notes yet.Notes are stamped with your name, date and time.Q8 | Unanswered
Does the SoP correctly state the registered manager’s name and role (or vacancy arrangements), and the nominated individual where applicable?
Supporting NotesNo notes yet.Notes are stamped with your name, date and time.Q9 | Unanswered
Does the SoP accurately describe the regulated activity/activities the service is registered for (care home service type, nursing/residential)?
Supporting NotesNo notes yet.Notes are stamped with your name, date and time.Q10 | Unanswered
Does the SoP accurately state the CQC location ID and registration details (where applicable and used internally)?
Supporting NotesNo notes yet.Notes are stamped with your name, date and time.Q11 | Unanswered
Does the SoP accurately describe the service’s purpose, aims, and objectives in a way that aligns with the registered activity?
Supporting NotesNo notes yet.Notes are stamped with your name, date and time.Q12 | Unanswered
Does the SoP clearly describe the service user group(s) supported (age range, conditions, cognitive impairment, nursing needs) and any exclusions?
Supporting NotesNo notes yet.Notes are stamped with your name, date and time.Q13 | Unanswered
Does the SoP accurately state the maximum number of service users/beds and the accommodation configuration (single rooms, en-suite, floors)?
Supporting NotesNo notes yet.Notes are stamped with your name, date and time.Q14 | Unanswered
Does the SoP accurately describe staffing arrangements (roles, skill mix, nurse cover if applicable, management structure)?
Supporting NotesNo notes yet.Notes are stamped with your name, date and time.Q15 | Unanswered
Does the SoP describe how the service ensures staff are suitably skilled, trained, supervised, and supported?
Supporting NotesNo notes yet.Notes are stamped with your name, date and time.Q16 | Unanswered
Does the SoP accurately describe the premises, environment, accessibility, and facilities available (lifts, gardens, communal areas)?
Supporting NotesNo notes yet.Notes are stamped with your name, date and time.Q17 | Unanswered
Does the SoP accurately describe how care is assessed, planned, delivered, and reviewed (person-centred care planning)?
Supporting NotesNo notes yet.Notes are stamped with your name, date and time.Q18 | Unanswered
Does the SoP describe how the service meets people’s needs across key domains (safety, medicines, nutrition, dignity, activities, EoL care)?
Supporting NotesNo notes yet.Notes are stamped with your name, date and time.Q19 | Unanswered
Does the SoP describe safeguarding arrangements (how concerns are identified, reported, and responded to)?
Supporting NotesNo notes yet.Notes are stamped with your name, date and time.Q20 | Unanswered
Does the SoP describe complaints procedures and how people can raise concerns, including external escalation routes?
Supporting NotesNo notes yet.Notes are stamped with your name, date and time.Q21 | Unanswered
Does the SoP describe advocacy access and how people are supported to be involved in decisions?
Supporting NotesNo notes yet.Notes are stamped with your name, date and time.Q22 | Unanswered
Does the SoP describe equality, diversity, inclusion, and reasonable adjustments?
Supporting NotesNo notes yet.Notes are stamped with your name, date and time.Q23 | Unanswered
Does the SoP describe how the service monitors quality and governance (audits, action plans, learning)?
Supporting NotesNo notes yet.Notes are stamped with your name, date and time.Q24 | Unanswered
Does the SoP describe infection prevention and control arrangements (including outbreak management where relevant)?
Supporting NotesNo notes yet.Notes are stamped with your name, date and time.Q25 | Unanswered
Does the SoP include contact details for the service and clear routes for enquiries and visits?
Supporting NotesNo notes yet.Notes are stamped with your name, date and time.Q26 | Unanswered
Does the SoP match what is happening in practice (services offered, staffing, routines, environment), with no misleading claims?
Supporting NotesNo notes yet.Notes are stamped with your name, date and time.Q27 | Unanswered
Does the SoP align with other key documents (service user guide, website content, contracts/terms, admissions criteria)?
Supporting NotesNo notes yet.Notes are stamped with your name, date and time.Q28 | Unanswered
Do care plans, risk assessments, and daily practice reflect the commitments made in the SoP (e.g., choice, activities, involvement)?
Supporting NotesNo notes yet.Notes are stamped with your name, date and time.Q29 | Unanswered
Does the SoP align with the workforce establishment and rota reality (not overstating staff availability or skill mix)?
Supporting NotesNo notes yet.Notes are stamped with your name, date and time.Q30 | Unanswered
Does the SoP align with the premises layout and accessibility features described (not overstating facilities)?
Supporting NotesNo notes yet.Notes are stamped with your name, date and time.Q31 | Unanswered
Does the SoP align with governance evidence (audit programme, QIP, incident learning) rather than being aspirational only?
Supporting NotesNo notes yet.Notes are stamped with your name, date and time.Q32 | Unanswered
Is the SoP written in clear, plain English with minimal jargon, suitable for residents and families?
Supporting NotesNo notes yet.Notes are stamped with your name, date and time.Q33 | Unanswered
Is an accessible version available (large print, easy read, translated versions) where needed?
Supporting NotesNo notes yet.Notes are stamped with your name, date and time.Q34 | Unanswered
Does the SoP clearly explain what people can expect day-to-day (routines, visiting, activities, meals, personal care)?
Supporting NotesNo notes yet.Notes are stamped with your name, date and time.Q35 | Unanswered
Does the SoP clearly explain how people are involved in decisions and how consent/capacity is managed?
Supporting NotesNo notes yet.Notes are stamped with your name, date and time.Q36 | Unanswered
Does the SoP avoid discriminatory language and present an inclusive, respectful service offer?
Supporting NotesNo notes yet.Notes are stamped with your name, date and time.Q37 | Unanswered
Is there evidence of periodic review (review log, minutes, version history, tracked changes)?
Supporting NotesNo notes yet.Notes are stamped with your name, date and time.Q38 | Unanswered
Are changes to key persons (RM/NI), bed numbers, premises, and service model reflected promptly in the SoP?
Supporting NotesNo notes yet.Notes are stamped with your name, date and time.Q39 | Unanswered
When significant changes occur, is there evidence the SoP was updated and redistributed/republished appropriately?
Supporting NotesNo notes yet.Notes are stamped with your name, date and time.Q40 | Unanswered
Are staff informed when the SoP changes, and is awareness captured (briefings, read-and-sign, team meetings)?
Supporting NotesNo notes yet.Notes are stamped with your name, date and time.Q41 | Unanswered
Can the home provide the current SoP with version control, review date, and sign-off evidence?
Supporting NotesNo notes yet.Notes are stamped with your name, date and time.Q42 | Unanswered
Can the home evidence the SoP is accessible to residents/families (welcome pack copy, reception copy, website link if used)?
Supporting NotesNo notes yet.Notes are stamped with your name, date and time.Q43 | Unanswered
Can staff describe the service aims and what makes the service different, consistent with the SoP?
Supporting NotesNo notes yet.Notes are stamped with your name, date and time.Q44 | Unanswered
Can an auditor triangulate SoP claims against care delivery evidence (rotas, training, audits, activities, resident feedback) without inconsistencies?
Supporting NotesNo notes yet.Notes are stamped with your name, date and time.
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