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CQC Inspection Preparation Checklist

Healthcare · Quality Control · Intermediate

Review monthly as part of governance. Ensure all documentary evidence is organised and accessible. Brief staff regularly on CQC key lines of enquiry for their role.

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A self-assessment checklist for registered managers and quality leads preparing any CQC-registered health or social care service for inspection. Covers the evidence and documentation CQC inspectors expect to find for each of the five key questions — safe, effective, caring, responsive, and well-led — plus the fundamental standards, Duty of Candour compliance, and practical inspection day preparation.

CQC inspections can include announced and unannounced elements. This checklist helps providers maintain continuous readiness by systematically verifying that evidence is accessible, policies are current, and staff can articulate how they deliver safe, person-centred care.

This checklist template is provided as a general-purpose resource and is not tailored to the regulatory requirements of any specific country, region, or jurisdiction. It is the responsibility of each organisation to review and adapt this template to ensure compliance with all applicable local laws and regulations. Miratag does not accept liability for any inaccuracies or omissions, or for any actions taken based on this template.

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