Course overview of Duty of Candour
In March 2021, the Care Quality Commission (CQC), who regulate social care in England, published updated guidance for providers about the duty of candour. The duty of candour places a legal requirement for certain steps to be taken if something happens to a person you are supporting that causes them moderate or severe harm.
This duty of candour course will help you to understand these definitions and what you need to do to comply with the duty of candour legislation, including the recent CQC updates. It is suitable for people working at any level in social care.
This course forms part of the online care certificate. Complete the care certificate with Grey Matter Learning as part of our course offering.
Course content
- What is duty of candour?
- Why did duty of candour come into effect?
- Statutory and professional duties of candour
- Notifiable safety incidents
- Definitions of harm
- Identifying notifiable safety incidents
- What you must do if you discover a notifiable safety incident?
- Regulation 20
- Whistleblowing
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Aims of Duty of Candour course
By the end of the training course, you will:
- Understand what the duty of candour is and why it is important
- Understand notifiable safety incidents and where to get more information
- Identify the levels of harm and understand the definitions
- Identify when a notifiable safety incident has occurred and when the regulation applies
- Know what to do if a notifiable safety incident has occurred and follow best practice
- Encourage a learning culture and the need to learn from incidents
- Understand the importance of evidence and records
What audience is this online course suitable for?
This online training course is suitable for a wide range of social care staff and managers.
