PART 13Requirements on responsible individuals for ensuring effective oversight of the service
Oversight of adequacy of resourcesI153
1
The responsible individual must report to the service provider on the adequacy of the resources available to provide the service in accordance with the requirements on the service provider in Parts 2 to 11.
2
Such reports must be made on a quarterly basis.
3
But this requirement does not apply where the service provider is an individual.
Other reports to the service providerI254
1
The responsible individual must, without delay, report to the service provider—
a
any concerns about the management or provision of the service;
b
any significant changes to the way the service is managed or provided;
c
any concerns that the service is not being provided in accordance with the statement of purpose for the service.
2
But this requirement does not apply where the service provider is an individual.
Engagement with individuals and othersI355
1
The responsible individual must put suitable arrangements in place for obtaining the views of—
a
the individuals who are receiving care and support,
b
any representatives of those individuals,
c
adult placement carers,
d
service commissioners, and
e
staff employed at the service,
on the quality of care and support provided and how this can be improved.
2
The responsible individual must report the views obtained to the service provider so that these views can be taken into account by the service provider when making any decisions on plans for improvement of the quality of care and support provided by the service.