The UK’s health system is underpinned by world-class regulatory and supporting bodies, which ensure that quality, efficiency and equity are at the heart of every provider
Ensuring quality in health and care
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n June 2014, the UK was ranked first out of eleven of the world’s best healthcare systems in a report by The Commonwealth Fund (a US- based research organisation). This reinforces the
respect the international community has for the 66 year old National Health Service. It also provides evidence that UK patients have access to the best quality healthcare system on earth, accessible and delivered in a timely and efficient manner. The UK’s health system is underpinned by world-
class regulatory and supporting bodies, which ensure quality, efficiency and equity. Over the last few decades, the NHS has developed strong standards and governance for its integrated health system, giving sixty million UK citizens assurance. It is the assurance that their local provider will deliver safe, effective and equitable care, which demonstrates value for money for the taxpayer and delivers quality outcomes for patients. The UK is therefore well placed to advise and support other countries in the strategic development of their health systems. Healthcare in the UK is a rich ecosystem of public
and private sector bodies operating within a strong regulatory and support framework. Both provider organisations and the professionals working within them are subject to assessment against national standards to ensure that they continue to deliver high quality care and ultimately achieve the best outcomes for patients. Provider organisations are supported in achieving the best possible services for patients by national support services and information systems, which in turn provide expertise which can be leveraged to develop strategic planning and guidance for the whole system.
Regulation of organisations Regulation of healthcare providers in England comprises two main elements: regulation of the quality and safety of care, and regulation of the market in health care services. The Care Quality Commission (CQC) performs the former, whilst Monitor performs the latter. Each of these organisations is independent of the organisations they regulate, allowing them to challenge practices and take action where failings occur.
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global-opportunity.co.uk The CQC makes sure that all healthcare services
provide people with safe, effective, compassionate and high-quality care; and requires providers to improve where they fail to meet these standards. Every healthcare provider, public and private, is registered with the CQC, which monitors, inspects and regulates services to ensure they meet fundamental standards. Without CQC registration, an organisation cannot provide healthcare services
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