Letter from the Chief Inspector of General Practice
We carried out an announced comprehensive inspection at Daybrook Medical Practice on 18 November 2015. Overall the practice is rated as good.
Our key findings across all the areas we inspected were as follows:
- There was an open and transparent approach to safety and an effective system in place for reporting and recording significant events.
- Risks to patients were assessed and well managed.
- Staff assessed patients’ needs and delivered care in line with current evidence based guidance. Staff had the skills, knowledge and experience to deliver effective care and treatment.
- Patients said they were treated with compassion, dignity and respect and they were involved in their care and decisions about their treatment.
- Information about services and how to complain was available and easy to understand.
- Whilst some patients said they found it difficult to get through to the surgery by phone, urgent appointments were available the same day and there was evidence of continuity of care.
- The practice had good facilities and was well equipped to treat patients and meet their needs.
- There was a clear leadership structure and staff felt supported by management. The practice proactively sought feedback from the patient participation group (PPG) and it’s patients, which it acted on.
- The provider was aware of and complied with the requirements of the Duty of Candour.
The areas where the provider should make improvement are:
The provider should continue to improve telephone access to the practice.
Professor Steve Field (CBE FRCP FFPH FRCGP)
Chief Inspector of General Practice