Random inspection report
Care homes for older people
Name: Address: Coniston Lodge 43 Beaufort Road Southbourne Bournemouth Dorset BH6 5AS two star good service The quality rating for this care home is: The rating was made on: A quality rating is our assessment of how well a care home, agency or scheme is meeting the needs of the people who use it. We give a quality rating following a full review of the service. We call this review a ‘key’ inspection. This is a report of a random inspection of this care home. A random inspection is a short, focussed review of the service. Details of how to get other inspection reports for this care home, including the last key inspection report, can be found on the last page of this report. Lead inspector: mary collier Date: 3 0 1 1 2 0 0 9 Information about the care home
Name of care home: Address: Coniston Lodge 43 Beaufort Road Southbourne Bournemouth Dorset BH6 5AS 01202421492 Telephone number: Fax number: Email address: Provider web address: kevin@coniston43.fsnet.co.uk Name of registered provider(s): Type of registration: Number of places registered: Conditions of registration: Category(ies) : Mrs Daphne Margaret Bailey care home 11 Number of places (if applicable): Under 65 Over 65 11 old age, not falling within any other category Conditions of registration: 0 The maximum number of service users who can be accommodated is 11 The registered person may provide the following category of service only: Care home only - Code PC to service users of either gender whose primary care needs on admission to the home are within the following category: Old age, not falling within any other category (Code OP) Date of last inspection Brief description of the care home Coniston Lodge is registered to provide accommodation for eleven older people in what were two attractive converted houses now linked together at the ground floor. It is set on a corner plot in the residential area of Southbourne. Local bus services provide easy access to Bournemouth and Christchurch. There is plenty of on road car parking in neighbouring side streets. There is a large well-maintained garden to the side and rear
Care Homes for Older People Page 2 of 8 0 7 1 0 2 0 0 9 Brief description of the care home of the home. The accommodation for residents in the home is over the ground and 1st floors with a passenger lift between. There are a variety of aids and adaptations around the building to allow residents to move about more independently. There are 11 single rooms, 4 of which have en suite facilities. There are additional communal toilets and bathrooms around the home. Situated on the ground floor are the residents lounge and dining room, both of which overlook the garden. The weekly charge currently ranges between #362 and #370. Care Homes for Older People Page 3 of 8 What we found:
This inspection was to follow up the requirements set at the last inspection relating to medicine handling and was carried out by the Pharmacist Inspector. At the last inspection it was noted that medicines were being removed from their origianl containers and placed into pots before taking round to people in the home. Since then the home has purchased a trolley that holds all the medicines that are in current use. Care staff take this trolley round with them and give the medicines individually, allowing them to check the labels and administration records as they do so. All staff who administer medicines have been trained in this new method and some staff are currently undertaking further training in medicine handling. At the last inspection one person was having medicines left with them to take later, without this process being risk assessed. This person now has their medicines administered by staff. The manager is aware of the need to have risk assessments and care plans in place for people who may want to manage their own medicines in future. A controlled drug cupboard has been purchased, but at the time of the inspection it had not been secured to the wall. The home had made many changes since the last inspection and these should ensure that people are given their medicines in a safe manner. No new requirements were made at this inspection. Previous requirements not related to medicines were not assessed at this inspection. What the care home does well: What they could do better: If you want to know what action the person responsible for this care home is taking following this report, you can contact them using the details set out on page 2. Care Homes for Older People Page 4 of 8 Are there any outstanding requirements from the last inspection? Yes R No £ Outstanding statutory requirements
These are requirements that were set at the previous inspection, but have still not been met. They say what the registered person had to do to meet the Care Standards Act 2000, Regulations 2001 and the National Minimum Standards.
No. Standard Regulation Requirement Timescale for action 1 4 14 Prior to admission the 01/02/2008 registered person must confirm in writing to the service user that having regard to the assessment the care home is suitable for the purpose of meeting the service user? s needs in respect of his health and welfare. 2 9 13 A controlled drug cupboard that complies with the Misuse of Drugs and Misuse of Drugs (Safe Custody) (Amendment) Regulations 2007 must be fitted and used. This will ensure that controlled drug storage complies with current legislation. 23/11/2009 3 18 13 The registered persons must 01/02/2008 ensure that there is evidence that before starting to work at the home people are not on the Protection of Vulnerable Adults (POVA) list. Care Homes for Older People Page 5 of 8 Outstanding statutory requirements
These are requirements that were set at the previous inspection, but have still not been met. They say what the registered person had to do to meet the Care Standards Act 2000, Regulations 2001 and the National Minimum Standards.
No. Standard Regulation Requirement Timescale for action 4 29 19 Applicants for posts at the 01/02/2008 home must be asked to provide their full employment history and any gaps in their employment history must be explored and documented. (Timescale of 01/08/06 not met) 5 38 23 The home must comply with regulations made under the Regulatory Reform (fire Safety) Order 2005. 01/03/2008 Care Homes for Older People Page 6 of 8 Requirements and recommendations from this inspection:
Immediate requirements: These are immediate requirements that were set on the day we visited this care home. The registered person had to meet these within 48 hours.
No. Standard Regulation Requirement Timescale for action Statutory requirements These requirements set out what the registered person must do to meet the Care Standards Act 2000, Regulations 2001 and the National Minimum Standards. The registered person(s) must do this within the timescales we have set.
No. Standard Regulation Requirement Timescale for action Recommendations These recommendations are taken from the best practice described in the National Minimum Standards and the registered person(s) should consider them as a way of improving their service.
No Refer to Standard Good Practice Recommendations Care Homes for Older People Page 7 of 8 Reader Information
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