Part 1The Care Quality Commission
Chapter 5Further functions
I157Reviews of data, studies and research
1
The Commission may review—
a
studies and research undertaken by others, or the quality of data obtained by others, in relation to the provision of NHS care or adult social services or the carrying on of regulated activities,
b
the methods used in undertaking such studies and research or in collecting and analysing such data, and
c
the validity of conclusions drawn from such studies and research or from such data.
2
The Commission must conduct a review under subsection (1) if the Secretary of State so requests.
3
If the Commission conducts a review under this section it must publish a report.