LMAC 2B Regulatory processes for adult care

1. Understand systems and requirements for the regulation and inspection of adult care services

• 1.1 Describe specific legislation and regulations that underpin the inspection system
• 1.2 Describe the range of legislation and statutory guidance that supports and relates to the inspection process
• 1.3 Summarise the different types of service provision that are subject to registration and inspection
• 1.4 Summarise the different types of inspection and key themes of the inspection process
• 1.5 Describe the purpose and process of the inspection system
• 1.6 Summarise sources of information and support in relation to the regulation of adult care services
• 1.7 Explain how the ratings system is applied and the implications of this
• 1.8 Describe when and how enforcement action can be used

2. Understand key roles, remits and responsibilities in registered services

• 2.1 Analyse the role, remit and responsibilities of the registered manager in relation to compliance with regulations
• 2.2 Explain the key roles, remit and responsibilities of the: • nominated individual • ‘fit and proper person’
• 2.3 Explain the role of the regulator

3. Understand how the inspection process is applied in own service

• 3.1 Identify those who need to be aware of, and involved in, the inspection process
• 3.2 Describe the ways in which information is collected about the service and used to inform inspection activities
• 3.3 Summarise how the requirements of regulation are met within own service
• 3.4 Analyse the range and types of evidence that can be used to demonstrate the service is meeting requirements
• 3.5 Review ways to address the outcome and impact of an inspection in own service
• 3.6 Describe collaborative strategies to address the outcome and impact of an inspection
• 3.7 Review how outcomes of inspection can be used to drive service improvements

4. Understand the wider range of regulatory requirements that apply to the service

• 4.1 Summarise wider regulation processes that apply to specific aspects of the service
• 4.2 Summarise types of information and reporting requirements for regulation processes