Evidence Strength Checker — Free Tool

Tick every item you could put your hands on today if a CQC inspector asked for it. If you would have to search, ask someone else, or are not sure it exists — leave it unticked.

✓A dated safeguarding log review from within the last three months ✓A medication error or near-miss record with a documented follow-up action ✓A current fire safety audit and evacuation plan for the building ✓Staff safeguarding training records that are current — no expired certificates ✓A risk assessment that was updated after a specific incident

✓A competency observation or spot-check completed after staff training ✓A care plan updated within the last month in response to a change in needs ✓Evidence of multi-disciplinary working — a GP, social worker, or OT referral ✓A nutrition and hydration record linked to a specific person's current needs

✓A care plan that describes what matters to the person, not only their needs ✓A You Said We Did record showing feedback led to a real change ✓A record of how dignity or privacy preferences are respected for a specific person ✓Evidence that family or representatives were involved in a recent care decision

✓A complaint record with a documented resolution and outcome ✓An example of care adapting quickly to a change in someone's needs ✓Evidence of activities or routines tailored to individual preferences ✓A record showing how end-of-life or advance care wishes were captured

✓Governance meeting minutes showing a question was asked and answered, not just reported ✓A record of a staff member raising a concern and what happened next ✓An action plan linking specific actions to named owners and deadlines ✓Evidence of a re-audit carried out after an improvement action was completed ✓A supervision record that discusses values and practice, not just administrative matters

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