Care Quality Commission inspection expected at Blackpool Victoria Hospital
Last March, the health industry watchdog said the hospital was on the verge of being rated ‘good’, though there were still a number of failings noted in the accident and emergency
(A&E) department.
It was previously reported that the outpatient and diagnostic imaging service was due to be inspected separately this year and, if it is found to have improved, the trust is likely to see its overall rating bumped up from ‘requires improvement’ to ‘good’.
The CQC said it was inspecting the hospital, but did not say which specific area.
A report will be published publicly once it has been carried out.