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Mock inspection preparation checklist
A mock inspection is only useful if it is run like the real thing. This checklist covers what to prepare beforehand, what to test on the day and what to do with the findings.
How to use this checklist
- Prepare in the week before, not the morning of
- Let the assessor choose the records — do not pre-select your best files
- Convert every finding into an owned, dated action the same week
Print it, share it with your team, or download it as a branded PDF.
Before the day
- Statement of purpose and registration details currentEvidence: Both accurate and consistent
- Staff and service user lists readyEvidence: Current as at the date
- Audit programme and last 12 months of audits availableEvidence: Filed and findable
- Improvement plan up to dateEvidence: No untouched overdue actions
- Policies reviewed within the last yearEvidence: Policy register
- Staff briefed on what to expect and how to speak freelyEvidence: Team briefing record
On the day
- Care records sampled at random across all needs levelsEvidence: Assessor's own selection
- Medication records and storage checkedEvidence: MAR, CDs, temperatures
- Staff files sampled for recruitment complianceEvidence: Random selection
- Staff interviewed about safeguarding, consent and escalationEvidence: Interview notes
- People and families asked about their experienceEvidence: Feedback notes
- Environment and equipment walked and observedEvidence: Observation record
- Governance evidence tested: does the system show it worked?Evidence: Audit to action to closure trail
After the day
- Findings rated against the five key questionsEvidence: Written report
- Possible regulatory breaches identified clearlyEvidence: Named regulations
- Action plan produced with owners and deadlinesEvidence: Delegated plan
- Provider or board briefed on the outcomeEvidence: Report shared
- Re-check date set to confirm improvements heldEvidence: Diary date
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