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The Care Quality Commission (CQC) has changed how it regulates all health and social care providers and is now using the Single Assessment Framework (SAF).
One of the key changes within 'Well-led' is the quality statement titled Environmental Sustainability – sustainable development. This new area will look at any negative impact of providers' activities on the environment.
The CQC states that this quality statement will be assessed in NHS trusts (at trust level) and as part of the ICS assessments for the first year of the Single Assessment Framework (SAF). However, during the first year, the CQC will not assess the environmental sustainability quality statement in other service types.
Nevertheless, care providers are encouraged to adopt sustainable practices and prioritise environmental sustainability as a standard approach.
This proactive preparation will not only help ensure you're ready for future assessments in this area should the guidelines change but also improve the quality of life for residents.
Furthermore, eco-friendly care homes are becoming increasingly important for families when selecting a care home for their loved ones - having a clear sustainability plan can make your care home more attractive to potential residents and drive business growth.
Additionally, your care home can achieve cost savings by implementing sustainable changes.
Why is environmental sustainability training important for health and care providers?
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Environmental sustainability training is vital for health and care providers because it equips you and your staff with the knowledge and skills to integrate sustainable practices into daily operations.
These practices reduce your organisation's impact on the environment, which is vital for a healthier future - using sustainability measures can improve health outcomes for residents and patients, including improving the quality of life for staff and the wider community.
When health and care providers are trained in environmental sustainability, they learn how to apply these practices effectively, helping them achieve their Net Zero goals more quickly.
Person Centred Software's environmental sustainability training
We offer environmental sustainability training for both health and care providers. Our course on 'Environmental Sustainability in the Workplace' focuses on the following key areas:
- Understanding what environmental sustainability is
- Identifying strategies to reduce energy consumption
- Learning how to reduce waste within the workplace
- Exploring ways to contribute to sustainability in the workplace
Additionally, we also offer a course on 'Promoting Environmental Sustainability for Managers' which focuses on:
- Understanding what environmental sustainability is
- Understanding your role in environmental sustainability
- Recognising the importance of having a green plan
- Identifying strategies to reduce your environmental impact
- Learning how to implement changes in your workplace
Health and care providers should be able to effectively demonstrate to the CQC how they incorporate environmental sustainability into their daily operations and governance.
It's essential to undergo training that focuses on sustainability principles and practices, as this will not only help to improve the quality of life for those you care for and everybody around you, but it will equip you to implement eco-friendly practices across their operations, ensuring compliance with regulations.
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