CQC, 'CQC finds improvements in use of the Mental Health Act but remains concerned about safety' (26/2/19)
Press release about MHA report Extract from press release: "In its Monitoring the Mental Health Act in 2017/18 report published today, CQC has concluded that there has been an overall improvement in some aspects of care in 2016 to 2018, compared with findings in 2014 to 2016. They found: (1) Some improvement in the quality of care planning and patient involvement. A higher proportion of care plans are detailed, comprehensive and developed in collaboration with patients and carers. However, there is still considerable room for further improvement. (2) The provision of information about legal rights to patients and relatives is still the most frequently raised issue from visits. In many cases, patients may struggle to understand information given to them on admission because they are most ill at this point. (3) The greatest concern from Mental Health Act monitoring visits is about the quality and safety of mental health wards; in particular acute wards for adults of working age."
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Type: Press release🔍
Title: CQC finds improvements in use of the Mental Health Act but remains concerned about safety
Organisation: Care Quality Commission🔍
Date: 26/2/19🔍
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