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An Operational Risk Improvement Audit (ORIA) is an independent assessment designed specifically for care providers. It helps identify operational vulnerabilities, evaluate existing controls and recommend practical improvements before issues contribute to a serious incident, insurance claim or wider concern.
Through its Risk services, Quality Care Group can help care organisations access specialist ORIA support.
The audit examines important areas of care service operations, including:
The audit provides a clear assessment of operational risk, with findings categorised as:
Low | Moderate | High | Critical
Care providers receive practical recommendations and a prioritised improvement plan, helping management teams identify where action is most needed.
No. An Operational Risk Improvement Audit is not a mock Care Quality Commission inspection.
ORIA focuses on identifying operational vulnerabilities, strengthening risk controls and helping care providers evidence their approach to managing risk.
It is designed to support proactive risk management rather than replicate a regulatory inspection.
If a serious incident happened tomorrow, could your organisation demonstrate that it had taken reasonable steps to prevent it?
An independent operational risk review can help care providers identify weaknesses before an incident occurs, understand their risk exposure and prioritise improvements.
Quality Care Group can help care organisations access independent Operational Risk Improvement Audits delivered by specialist professionals.
Contact us today to discuss whether ORIA could benefit your service.