The Health and Social Care Act 2008 (Regulated Activities) Regulations 2014: Regulation 19 is often associated with recruitment. Identity checks. DBS. References. Employment history. However, Regulation 19(5) is different—and frequently misunderstood. It applies to existing staff, not new starters. And it is one of the most common areas underpinning CQC enforcement action against Registered Managers. What Regulation 19(5) Requires CQC guidance makes it clear that providers mu