Governance & Regulatory Processes

1. Understand legislation and statutory requirements that underpin adult care provision

• 1.1 Legislation and statutory frameworks
• 1.2 Effects of legislation and policy on practice
• 1.3 Drawing attention to potential conflicts

2. Understand internal governance arrangements within own organisation

• 2.1 Governance mechanisms
• 2.2 Personal accountability
• 2.3 Protocols, policies and procedures

3. Understand systems and requirements for regulation of adult care services

• 3.1 The inspection system in England
• 3.2 Services subject to registration and to inspection
• 3.3 Key areas of enquiry for inspection
• 3.4 Grading system and implications
• 3.5 Sources of information and support

4. Understand roles and responsibilities in registered services

• 4.1 Roles and responsibilities of key people

5. Understand inspection processes

• 5.1 Persons involved in inspection processes
• 5.2 How to prepare for inspection
• 5.3 Inspection process and information required
• 5.4 Ways to address the outcome and impact of an inspection

6. Understand wider ranges of regulatory requirements that apply to services

• 6.1 Regulation processes that apply to the service or aspects of it
• 6.2 Types of information required for regulation processes
• 6.3 Regulatory frameworks presenting conflicting requirements