Unit 4: Regulatory Processes for Adult Care

This unit is part of the Level 4 Certificate in Principles of Leadership and Management for Adult Care (RQF) and has the following learning outcomes and assessment criteria:

1. 1 Understand the systems and requirements for the regulation of adult care services
   1. 1.1 Explain the key drivers and reasons for the inspection system in England and legislation linked to it
   2. 1.2 Outline the types of organisations that are subject to registration and inspection
   3. 1.3 Compare the fundamental standards of quality and safety across different types of care provision.
   4. 1.4 Identify the key areas of enquiry for inspection and evaluate how these can impact on the organisation
   5. 1.5 Explain the grading system used in inspection
   6. 1.6 Evaluate the implications for the organisation of each grade that can be awarded
2. 2 Understand key roles, remits and responsibilities in registered services
   1. 2.1 Explain the role, remit and responsibility of the Registered Manager
   2. 2.2 Explain the role, remit and responsibility of the Nominated Individual and how this differs from the role of Registered Manager
   3. 2.3 Explain how and when the ‘fit and proper person’ criteria apply
3. 3 Understand the inspection process
   1. 3.1 Explain who needs to be aware of and/or involved in the inspection process
   2. 3.2 Explain what is involved prior to and during an inspection and the information required
   3. 3.3 Evaluate ways to address the outcome and impact of an inspection
4. 4 Understand the wider range of regulatory requirements that apply to the service
   1. 4.1 Explain the range of regulation processes that apply to the service, and the types of information required for each
   2. 4.2 Evaluate areas where different regulatory frameworks may present conflicting requirements and ways to address such conflicts