You can never be too careful when it comes to regulations and that is particularly true for organizations looking after vulnerable populations. Operating a facility is complicated enough as it is, which is why you need to take every regulation from the CQC seriously or else face severe penalties. Because regulations are always changing, it’s important to stay on top of any updates so you don’t put your facility at risk.
In order to avoid potentially disastrous situations, companies need to ensure they have detailed knowledge regarding regulations associated with their industry and region. This will require an ongoing effort because regulations, by nature, change frequently and there is no guarantee that a particular law won’t be enforced in the future.
In some cases, failure to follow a particular regulation can result in more than just an inspection. In fact, there is a high chance that your organization will face financial penalties if you aren’t adhering to a certain piece of legislation.
For example, failing to meet standards outlined by the CQC could result in a significant fine. Fines are typically proportional to the size of your organization, so hospitals and other bigger conglomerates face far steeper penalties than individual clinics.
This is especially true when you consider that fines are rarely used as a way to punish organizations for their mismanagement or poor practices. Instead, they are usually meant to encourage companies into improving their services by punishing them financially instead of taking away their license altogether.