We carried out an unannounced focused inspection of Church View Surgery (also known as Denaby Medical Practice) on 24 September 2021. The inspection was carried out at Mexborough Medical Practice which is the branch surgery of the provider's other location, Askern Medical Practice.
Previous inspection reports can be found by selecting the ‘all reports’ link for Church View Surgery on our website at www.cqc.org.uk.
Why we carried out this inspection
This inspection was a focused inspection following information of concern about patient safety that was disclosed to the Care Quality Commission (CQC). The information was that a nurse without prescribing qualifications had been prescribing or amending prescriptions for a patient with poor mental health.
We have the power under the Health and Social Care Act 2008 (Regulated Activities) Regulations 2014 to carry out unannounced inspections. Due to the nature of the concerns that had been raised, and the potential serious impact on patient safety, we decided to carry out an unannounced focused inspection. We only inspected the areas of concern highlighted to us.
As this was a focused inspection no ratings have been given for any of the key questions. The ratings given in the previous rated inspections remain.
How we carried out the inspection
We attended Mexborough Medical Practice. The provider granted us permission to access their clinical computer system. We only accessed what was necessary in order for us to assess the accuracy of the concerns raised. We also spoke briefly to the lead GP and the operations manager.
Our findings
- We found no evidence of nurses without prescribing qualifications prescribing or amending prescriptions.
Details of our findings and the evidence supporting our decisions are set out in the evidence table.
Dr Rosie Benneyworth BM BS BMedSci MRCGP
Chief Inspector of Primary Medical Services and Integrated Care