Draft key question
Safe
You are protected from abuse and avoidable harm.
Draft, not the current assessment framework
CQC's adult social care draft v9, dated 19 March 2026. The current quality statements remain in use.
7 proposed Safe KLOEs
- 1Safety cultureIs there a positive and equitable safety culture where risks are proactively managed, concerns are listened to, incidents are thoroughly investigated, and lessons are learned to improve care?
- 2Managing risks during care and treatmentAre risks to each person monitored and managed so that their care and treatment is safe and supportive?
- 3Safe systems, pathways and transitionsAre there systems to enable collaborative working across care pathways and services, to ensure that safety and continuity of care are prioritised?
- 4SafeguardingDoes the service work with partners and people to protect their rights to live in safety and be free from abuse and improper treatment?
- 5Safe environments and infection prevention and controlAre potential risks within the care environment detected and managed appropriately to enable safe delivery of care for people and staff?
- 6Safe staffingAre there enough qualified, skilled and experienced staff who receive adequate support, supervision and development to keep people safe and meet their needs?
- 7Safe medicines and treatmentsAre medicines and treatments safe and delivered in a timely way, in line with people's needs and preferences?
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