Source · CQC inspection

Mary Rankin Dialysis Unit

Provider Royal Free London NHS Foundation Trust Type NHS Healthcare Organisation Region London

Overall rating: Not Yet Rated  View full CQC report

Domain ratings

Five CQC key questions
Safe
Not Yet Rated
Effective
Not Yet Rated
Caring
Not Yet Rated
Responsive
Not Yet Rated
Well-led
Not Yet Rated

Earlier inspection findings

pre-2024 framework · 7 should-do

Should-do actions (7)

Recommended improvements to enhance service quality.

Should-do action 1 of 7
Should do
Safe
The trust should ensure stickers used to indicate when equipment is clean are used in accordance with the unit’s infection control procedures.
Should-do action 2 of 7
Should do
Safe
The trust should ensure patients and staff use personal protective equipment in accordance with the unit’s infection, prevention and control procedures.
Should-do action 3 of 7
Should do
Safe
The trust should ensure the labels on sharps bins being fully completed to ensure the traceability of each container and stored securely.
Should-do action 4 of 7
Should do
Safe
Cleaning solutions should be stored and labelled in accordance with the Control of Substances Hazardous to Health Regulations 2002 (COSHH).
Should-do action 5 of 7
Should do
Safe
The fire evacuation procedures displayed on the wall should provide instructions to staff on actions staff should take in regards to patients that were attached to dialysis machines.
Should-do action 6 of 7
Should do
Safe
Recording of patient competence should be complete and clearly document the patients’ progress and level of competence.
Should-do action 7 of 7
Should do
Well-led
Managers should ensure staff are appropriately supervised and supported at all times.

Location details

CQC ID: RAL31
Local authority: Camden
Region: London

Inspection report

Type: Location
Date: 13 October 2017
Actions: 7 should-do
AI-extracted 3 Jun 2026