The introduction of mandatory training in learning disability and autism in England and Wales has prompted a few questions from Registered providers.
The Department of Health and Social Care has still to finalise the Code of Practice for the Oliver McGowan training rollout, but the CQC has put in place interim guidance (https://www.cqc.org.uk/news/all-cqc-registered-providers-ensure-their-staff-receive-training-interacting-people-learning) for organisations and teams.
The terminology “appropriate to your job role” used within the current guidance has raised questions from colleagues, such as how frequently staff are in contact with people with a learning disability and autism, the type of training required.
Having trawled through various online sources and been in direct contact with the CQC myself, this is my understanding:
CQC inspectors will observe how your team interacts with individuals with a learning disability who use the service. If these interactions cause concern during an inspection, inspectors will then ask to look at your training records
The training records of Registered providers will, under these circumstances, be scrutinised for the presence of learning disability and autism training
Managers also need to assess staff competencies following the training
CQC will not be looking at the content of the training or the delivery format at this stage
Managers and teams will require training if:
Providing any type of personal care
Offering accommodation with either personal or nursing care
Nursing in primary care settings
Offering accommodation for individuals requiring treatment for substance misuse
Treating any type of disease, disorder or injury
Assessing or providing treatment for any individual detained under the MHA 1983
Providing any surgical procedure
Providing diagnostic or screening procedures
Managing the supply of blood or blood derived products
Providing transport services, triage and remote medical advice (paramedics and technicians, HEMS staff)
Offering maternity and midwifery care, termination of pregnancy and/or family planning services
Providing services in slimming clinics
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