How PGQ Care Solutions Supports Providers with CQC-Aligned Audit Templates and Governance Tools
- lisa-annbasson
- Nov 6
- 3 min read
In today’s health and social care environment, robust auditing and evidence-based governance are key to achieving and sustaining compliance with the Care Quality Commission (CQC).
At PGQ Care Solutions Ltd, we specialise in creating audit frameworks, trackers, and governance assurance systems that not only meet regulatory expectations but also drive continuous improvement and shared learning across services.
Why Auditing Matters
Audits are more than a compliance exercise — they provide the evidence, insight and assurance leaders need to monitor quality, safety and effectiveness in line with the CQC’s Single Assessment Framework.
Done well, audits help services to:
Identify patterns and trends early
Demonstrate proactive governance to CQC and local authorities
Engage staff in improvement and reflective practice
Showcase a learning culture and responsive leadership
CQC-Aligned Audit Templates Designed by PGQ
Our audit templates are built around the CQC’s key regulations and quality statements, ensuring that every review links back to evidence inspectors expect to see.
Each audit includes clear criteria, a RAG rating, evidence prompts, and action-planning sections to support meaningful follow-up.
Clinical & Care Audits
Medication management audit
Wound care and skin integrity audit
Nutrition and hydration audit
Falls prevention and analysis audit
Infection prevention and control audit
Repositioning and pressure area care audit
Continence management audit
Pain assessment and management audit
End-of-life care audit
Daily record-keeping audit
Governance & Quality Audits
Regulation 17 governance and assurance audit
Care planning and documentation audit
Staff training and competency matrix review
Incident and accident audit
Safeguarding audit
Mental capacity and consent audit
Supervision and appraisal audit
Resident and family engagement audit
Environment & Safety Audits
Health and safety audit
Fire safety and emergency preparedness audit
Equipment and maintenance audit
Housekeeping and laundry audit
Kitchen and food hygiene audit
Integrated Governance Assurance Calendar
To maintain consistency, PGQ provides a Governance Assurance Calendar that outlines a structured audit schedule for the year, ensuring every domain of care is reviewed regularly. This supports:
Monthly governance meetings with real-time evidence
Quarterly provider visits and Regulation 17 assurance reports
Board-level oversight for investors and owners
Transparency and accountability across all service areas
Audit Tracker and Trend Analysis Tools
Alongside our templates, PGQ offers a dynamic Excel-based audit tracker and trend analysis dashboard. These tools allow managers and governance leads to:
Record audit outcomes (Red/Amber/Green)
Track completion dates and responsible leads
Identify recurrent issues or service trends
Generate visual charts for board reports and CQC evidence
Drive continuous improvement through shared learning and reflective practice
Our automated dashboards make it easy to demonstrate to CQC how audit findings inform improvement plans — turning data into action and assurance.
Shared Learning and Continuous Improvement
PGQ encourages a culture of shared learning across all levels of the organisation. Audit findings are reviewed during governance meetings and translated into targeted training, policy updates, and quality improvement actions. By using our templates and governance frameworks, providers can clearly evidence how learning from incidents, audits, and feedback leads to sustained improvement.
Partner with PGQ Care Solutions
Whether you are a single care home, a group provider, or an investor seeking independent assurance, PGQ Care Solutions can provide a full suite of CQC-aligned audit templates, trackers, and governance systems — tailored to your service type and regulatory needs.
📞 Contact us today to explore how PGQ can strengthen your auditing, governance, and quality assurance frameworks. Together, we can ensure regulatory compliance, leadership confidence, and outstanding care outcomes.
