Safety recommendation
It is recommended that the Care Quality Commission Services Framework for Gynaecology and Termination Services includes an assessment of early pregnancy services, using as a reference the National Institute for Health and Care Excellence Guideline 126, Ectopic pregnancy and miscarriage: diagnosis and initial management.
Response:
CQC fully supports HSIB’s safety recommendations.
Implementation was planned for April 2020. This work has been delayed by the impact of the Covid-19 but this important recommendation will be brought into our future framework.
Response received on 10 September 2020.