A PRIVATE hospital in Droitwich has been rated good by the national healthcare watchdog.
The Droitwich Spa Hospital received the commendation from the Care Quality Commission (CQC) for providing a safe, effective and well-led service.
In addition, the CQC noted that staff treated patients with compassion and kindness, respecting their privacy and dignity.
The 36-bedroom hospital situated on St Andrews Road was further noted for how well staff worked together and had great pride in the delivery of care to patients.
Staff were also praised for the way they involved patients and families throughout their treatment. The inspectors further noted that this had directly helped patients make better and more informed decisions about their care.
The inspectors further noted that this had directly helped patients make better and more informed decisions about their care.
The report, published in October, also highlighted a strong culture of openness and a commitment to solving issues in a collaborative and proactive way.
Following the introduction of the Circle Health Group philosophy in July 2021, staff at the Worcestershire hospital were pleased to see their efforts to embrace this new culture of working had been recognised at the highest level.
Claire Davenport, executive director of The Droitwich Spa Hospital, said: “We are overjoyed following our inspection.
“This is a great reflection on the hard work and dedication of our staff across the hospital.”
The CQC regulates private hospitals to same level as NHS hospitals, looking at how well providers perform in five ‘domains’ from patient safety to overall hospital management.
The inspectors who visited The Droitwich Spa Hospital noted that the way the team at the hospital had engaged with them had been important in securing the rating of the hospital. C
ircle Health Group have been identified as being particularly strong in driving up standards across their network of over 50 hospitals.
