The Care Quality Commission
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Atrium Health Centre

Overall: Good read more about inspection ratings

7 Weymouth Avenue, Dorchester, Dorset, DT1 1QR (01305) 251545

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Atrium Health Centre

All Inspections

6 July 2023

During a monthly review of our data

We carried out a review of the data available to us about Atrium Health Centre on 6 July 2023. We have not found evidence that we need to carry out an inspection or reassess our rating at this stage.

This could change at any time if we receive new information. We will continue to monitor data about this service.

If you have concerns about Atrium Health Centre, you can give feedback on this service.

1 November 2019

During an annual regulatory review

We reviewed the information available to us about Atrium Health Centre on 1 November 2019. We did not find evidence of significant changes to the quality of service being provided since the last inspection. As a result, we decided not to inspect the surgery at this time. We will continue to monitor this information about this service throughout the year and may inspect the surgery when we see evidence of potential changes.

15 February 2017

During an inspection looking at part of the service

Letter from the Chief Inspector of General Practice

We carried out an announced comprehensive inspection at Atrium Health Centre on 30 August 2016. The overall rating for the practice was good. The full comprehensive report on the August 2016 inspection can be found by selecting the ‘all reports’ link for Atrium Health centre on our website at www.cqc.org.uk.

This inspection was an announced focused inspection carried out on 15 February 2017 to assess the dispensary service. This report covers our findings in relation to our inspection on the 15 February 2017.

Overall the practice remains rated as good.

Our key findings were as follows:

  • In relation to the dispensary risks to patients were assessed and well managed.
  • Blank prescription forms and pads were securely stored at the branch practice and there were systems in place to monitor their use.
  • Systems were in place to deal with any medicines alerts or recalls, and records were kept of any actions taken in the dispensary.

However, there were areas of practice where the provider should make improvement:

  • Ensure the dispensary systems are in place, such as risk assessment of security of medicines and a full audit trail and DBS check processes completed for the delivery service.

Professor Steve Field (CBE FRCP FFPH FRCGP) 

Chief Inspector of General Practice

30 August 2016

During a routine inspection

Letter from the Chief Inspector of General Practice

We carried out an announced comprehensive inspection at The Atrium Health Centre on 30 August 2016. Overall the practice is rated as good.

Our key findings across all the areas we inspected were as follows:

  • There was an open and transparent approach to safety and an effective system in place for reporting and recording significant events.
  • Risks to patients were assessed and well managed.
  • Staff assessed patients’ needs and delivered care in line with current evidence based guidance. Staff had been trained to provide them with the skills, knowledge and experience to deliver effective care and treatment.
  • Patients said they were treated with compassion, dignity and respect and they were involved in their care and decisions about their treatment.
  • Information about services and how to complain was available and easy to understand. Improvements were made to the quality of care as a result of complaints and concerns.
  • Patients said they found it easy to make an appointment with a named GP and there was continuity of care, with urgent appointments available the same day.
  • The practice had good facilities and was well equipped to treat patients and meet their needs.
  • There was a clear leadership structure and staff felt supported by management. The practice proactively sought feedback from staff and patients, which it acted on.
  • The provider was aware of and complied with the requirements of the duty of candour.
  • 1.5% of the practice list were registered as being currently homeless. Vulnerable homeless patients were supported by the practice who provided same day appointments for them, together with organising secondary care, acute medicine and appropriate treatment for homeless patients who often had complex conditions.
  • The practice provided a dispensary service which was managed in line with current national guidance.

Professor Steve Field (CBE FRCP FFPH FRCGP) 

Chief Inspector of General Practice