corridor care

CQC Tightens Rules on ‘Corridor Care’ as Hospitals Face Rising Pressure

CQC Strengthens Oversight of ‘Corridor Care’ in NHS Hospitals

The Care Quality Commission (CQC) has issued updated guidance for hospital inspections amid growing concerns over the treatment of patients in spaces not designed for clinical care. The new framework targets the practice of ‘corridor care’, where patients are placed in waiting rooms, hallways, or other makeshift areas due to overcrowding and staff shortages. Inspectors […]

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