King Edward VII's Hospital has once again met all necessary standards for the best in
patient care, according to a report by the Care Quality Commission (CQC)
following an unscheduled inspection of the hospital on 12th December 2011.
The CQC is an independent regulatory body that periodically
inspects all hospitals in England to ensure they meet standards of care. Checks
and standards measured by the CQC include: people being treated with care and
dignity; food and drink provided to meet patient needs; a clean and safe
environment and well managed staffing services with provision for ongoing
training and skills development. King Edward VII’s Hospital was found to
achieve a very high standard in all of these areas.
The CQC last carried out a check on King Edward VII’s
Hospital in April 2010. At each review the hospital has been found to maintain
excellent standards for both staff and patients. The results were arrived at by
the CQC following a review of information, a hospital visit and patient
interviews.
John Lofthouse, Chief Executive at King Edward VII’s
Hospital says: “I’m delighted by the results from the latest CQC inspection.
At King Edward VII’s Hospital we are committed to the superior care of all our
patients, so it is always gratifying to find we are making their treatment as
safe and comfortable as possible.
“This success really is a testament to the
continuing dedication of all of our staff, and highlights why we remain
London’s foremost private hospital,” says Mr Lofthouse.
