Provider Information Return (PIR)
Also known as: PIR
A structured return in which a provider gives the CQC information about the quality and safety of its service, used to inform monitoring and inspection planning.
Source: Care Quality Commission
Related terms
CQC Notifications
Events providers are legally required to tell the CQC about — such as deaths, serious injuries, abuse allegations and DoLS outcomes — so the regulator can monitor risk between inspections.
Regulation 17: Good Governance
The requirement to have effective systems to assess, monitor and improve the quality and safety of the service, and to maintain accurate, complete records — the regulation most often cited when audit and oversight are weak.
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