With its consultation, the RCC wished to obtain views on the following questions:
- Have they identified all the relevant requirements of chiropractors in the context of quality improvement?
- Do the expected standards of practice reflect good practice and has the RCC included the appropriate evidence to support them? Is anything missing?
- Should any additional guidance be included?
- Are RCC's statements clearly expressed such that chiropractors, other health professionals, health & care organisations, commissioners, patients and public can reasonably be expected to understand what we mean?
The BCA coordinated feedback and submitted the formal consultation feedback document. Our comments considered:
- Data Collection & Measurement: How data is gathered, what metrics are used, and ensuring accuracy and comprehensiveness.
- Clarity & Understanding: How information is presented to ensure it's easily understood, particularly by non-technical audiences.
- Collaboration & Integration: The extent to which the document addresses teamwork and coordination with other professionals.
- Service Improvement & Responsiveness: How the document guides actions based on feedback and addresses service gaps.
- Formatting/Presentation: The technical aspects of the document's presentation, such as punctuation and capitalisation.
The final document will be published on the RCC’s website.