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Inspection on 17/04/08 for Water Royd House Nursing Home

Also see our care home review for Water Royd House Nursing Home for more information

This is the latest available inspection report for this service, carried out on 17th April 2008.

CSCI found this care home to be providing an Good service.

The inspector made no statutory requirements on the home as a result of this inspection and there were no outstanding actions from the previous inspection report.

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What the care home does well

People get good information about the home, so that they can make the right choices about living there. People, are happy with their care; they receive good personal and health care. Staff look after people with dignity and respect. People enjoy good social activities and can follow the daily routines they prefer. Meals are nutritious and plentiful. Mealtimes are relaxed and social, and people choose where they prefer to eat. People have a good rapport with staff; this helps encourage people to raise concerns. The home has a pleasant and comfortable environment. People are happy with their rooms, they say they have everything they need in them. Staff have access to training and have to go through good recruitment checks before they can start work at the home. The home is managed well; it has good health and safety systems; and managers check with people that they are satisfied with their care.

What has improved since the last inspection?

The home has met all the previous requirements. They have no requirements following this inspection, but have some recommendations.

What the care home could do better:

People need better details about their preferences, sight, and mental-well being, in their assessments and care plans. This will give people more say and independence about their care. The manager needs to check medication records better to make sure staff do not start poor practices. Some staff need to understand better, and have more confidence about what to do if they see or suspect poor practices.More staff need a National Vocational Qualification in care to help make sure they always follow good care practices. People have experience some problems with staffing levels. The manager is taking action to address this.

CARE HOMES FOR OLDER PEOPLE Water Royd House Nursing Home Locke Road Gilroyd Barnsley South Yorkshire S75 3QH Lead Inspector Mrs Sue Stephens Key Unannounced Inspection 18 April 2008 09:45 X10015.doc Version 1.40 Page 1 The Commission for Social Care Inspection aims to: • • • • Put the people who use social care first Improve services and stamp out bad practice Be an expert voice on social care Practise what we preach in our own organisation Reader Information Document Purpose Author Audience Further copies from Copyright Inspection Report CSCI General Public 0870 240 7535 (telephone order line) This report is copyright Commission for Social Care Inspection (CSCI) and may only be used in its entirety. Extracts may not be used or reproduced without the express permission of CSCI www.csci.org.uk Internet address Water Royd House Nursing Home DS0000071042.V362811.R01.S.doc Version 5.2 Page 2 This is a report of an inspection to assess whether services are meeting the needs of people who use them. The legal basis for conducting inspections is the Care Standards Act 2000 and the relevant National Minimum Standards for this establishment are those for Care Homes for Older People. They can be found at www.dh.gov.uk or obtained from The Stationery Office (TSO) PO Box 29, St Crispins, Duke Street, Norwich, NR3 1GN. Tel: 0870 600 5522. Online ordering: www.tso.co.uk/bookshop This report is a public document. Extracts may not be used or reproduced without the prior permission of the Commission for Social Care Inspection. Water Royd House Nursing Home DS0000071042.V362811.R01.S.doc Version 5.2 Page 3 SERVICE INFORMATION Name of service Water Royd House Nursing Home Address Locke Road Gilroyd Barnsley South Yorkshire S75 3QH 01226 281389 01226 770375 waterroyd@mmcg.co.uk Telephone number Fax number Email address Provider Web address Name of registered provider(s)/company (if applicable) Name of registered manager (if applicable) Type of registration No. of places registered (if applicable) Maria Mallaband Ltd Ms Christine Anne Scott Care Home 64 Category(ies) of Old age, not falling within any other category registration, with number (64) of places Water Royd House Nursing Home DS0000071042.V362811.R01.S.doc Version 5.2 Page 4 SERVICE INFORMATION Conditions of registration: 1. The registered person may provide the following category of service only: Care home with nursing - Code N, to service users of the following gender: Either, whose primary care needs on admission to the home are within the following categories: Old age, not falling within any other category - Code OP. The maximum number of service users who can be accommodated is: 64. 2. Date of last inspection Brief Description of the Service: Water Royd House is a purpose built home providing care and accommodation for people with residential and nursing needs. The home provides a service to people 65 years and over. The home is situated in a rural area within the village of Gilroyd. There is a bus service running through Gilroyd, and the home is a short drive from Barnsley town centre. Water Royd is set in its own grounds with spacious gardens and car parking to the front entrance. The home is built on two levels, has a passenger lift, and accommodates people who use wheelchairs. There are dining areas and lounges on both levels, and all bedrooms have ensuite facilities. All room are single use. The manager confirmed the homes fees are as follows: Residential - £525 - £555 per week depending on the room and peoples needs Nursing - £659 - £729 per week excluding the nursing care component These fees do not include chiropody, newspapers, toiletries, hairdressing and trips. The home will provide a fuller breakdown of fees and charges on request. Water Royd House Nursing Home DS0000071042.V362811.R01.S.doc Version 5.2 Page 5 SUMMARY This is an overview of what the inspector found during the inspection. The quality rating for this service is 2 star. This means the people who use this service experience good quality outcomes. This visit was unannounced. It took place between 9:45 am and 16:15 pm on 17 April 2008. In the report we make reference to “us” and “we”. When we do this we are referring to the inspector and the Commission for Social Care Inspection. The registered manager is not currently working at the home. Katherine Smith the deputy manager is acting up during the registered managers absence. In this report we refer to Katherine Smith as the manager. During the visit we looked at the environment, and made observations towards staffs manner and attitude towards people. We checked samples of documents that relate to people’s care and safety, such as care plans, policies and procedures and health and safety records. We spoke to people who live at the home, relatives and staff. On this visit we carried out a SOFI. This is a Short Observational Framework Inspection that gives us the following information: First hand experience of sitting along side people for a couple of hours during a part of their day An understanding of their general state of wellbeing during this time An understanding about how staff interact with people during this time We chose to do a SOFI on this occasion because the home had received some complaints about staff practices. We looked at information before visiting Water Royd House. This included evidence from the last key inspection, information from other agencies, such as the local authority, and the service’s Annual Quality Assurance Assessment (AQAA). An AQAA is information the commission ask service’s to provide, about once a year. This shows us how the provider thinks the home is performing. We received six surveys from people who live at the home, and four from relatives and advocates. The surveys told us what people think about the home. The inspector would like to thank the people who use the service, relatives, staff, and managers for their assistance in this inspection. Water Royd House Nursing Home DS0000071042.V362811.R01.S.doc Version 5.2 Page 6 What the service does well: What has improved since the last inspection? What they could do better: People need better details about their preferences, sight, and mental-well being, in their assessments and care plans. This will give people more say and independence about their care. The manager needs to check medication records better to make sure staff do not start poor practices. Some staff need to understand better, and have more confidence about what to do if they see or suspect poor practices. Water Royd House Nursing Home DS0000071042.V362811.R01.S.doc Version 5.2 Page 7 More staff need a National Vocational Qualification in care to help make sure they always follow good care practices. People have experience some problems with staffing levels. The manager is taking action to address this. Please contact the provider for advice of actions taken in response to this inspection. The report of this inspection is available from enquiries@csci.gsi.gov.uk or by contacting your local CSCI office. The summary of this inspection report can be made available in other formats on request. Water Royd House Nursing Home DS0000071042.V362811.R01.S.doc Version 5.2 Page 8 DETAILS OF INSPECTOR FINDINGS CONTENTS Choice of Home (Standards 1–6) Health and Personal Care (Standards 7-11) Daily Life and Social Activities (Standards 12-15) Complaints and Protection (Standards 16-18) Environment (Standards 19-26) Staffing (Standards 27-30) Management and Administration (Standards 31-38) Scoring of Outcomes Statutory Requirements Identified During the Inspection Water Royd House Nursing Home DS0000071042.V362811.R01.S.doc Version 5.2 Page 9 Choice of Home The intended outcomes for Standards 1 – 6 are: 1. 2. 3. 4. 5. 6. Prospective service users have the information they need to make an informed choice about where to live. Each service user has a written contract/ statement of terms and conditions with the home. No service user moves into the home without having had his/her needs assessed and been assured that these will be met. Service users and their representatives know that the home they enter will meet their needs. Prospective service users and their relatives and friends have an opportunity to visit and assess the quality, facilities and suitability of the home. Service users assessed and referred solely for intermediate care are helped to maximise their independence and return home. The Commission considers Standards 3 and 6 the key standards to be inspected. JUDGEMENT – we looked at outcomes for the following standard(s): 1 and 3. The home had no referrals for intermediate care. People who use the service experience good quality outcomes in this area. We have made this judgment using a range of evidence, including a visit to this service. People, and their representatives, have good information about Water Royd House. This helps people make the right choices about choosing to live at the home. EVIDENCE: The home provides people with a Statement of Purpose; this gives people good information about Water Royd House. This information is available in large print for people who need it. People have their needs assessed before they come to live at the home. The home’s own assessment is suitable for assessing people with residential and nursing needs. Water Royd House Nursing Home DS0000071042.V362811.R01.S.doc Version 5.2 Page 10 The assessments do not cove, in enough detail, people’s own opinion, choices and preferences about their needs; the assessments do not have enough detail about people’s sight and mental well-being. Water Royd House Nursing Home DS0000071042.V362811.R01.S.doc Version 5.2 Page 11 Health and Personal Care The intended outcomes for Standards 7 – 11 are: 7. 8. 9. 10. 11. The service user’s health, personal and social care needs are set out in an individual plan of care. Service users’ health care needs are fully met. Service users, where appropriate, are responsible for their own medication, and are protected by the home’s policies and procedures for dealing with medicines. Service users feel they are treated with respect and their right to privacy is upheld. Service users are assured that at the time of their death, staff will treat them and their family with care, sensitivity and respect. The Commission considers Standards 7, 8, 9 and 10 the key standards to be inspected. JUDGEMENT – we looked at outcomes for the following standard(s): 7, 8, 9, and 10. People who use the service experience good quality outcomes in this area. We have made this judgment using a range of evidence, including a visit to this service. People receive good health care with dignity and respect. EVIDENCE: People told us they are happy with their care. And people, and their relatives made comments about Water Royd House which included, “They (Staff) turn my wife regular, there is no smell in this home, and staff are never far away” “My mother is extremely happy at Water Royd”, “Her words not mine” “All round good level of care” “Excellent medical support, always” Water Royd House Nursing Home DS0000071042.V362811.R01.S.doc Version 5.2 Page 12 We looked at a sample of three care plans. In the main these are in good order and record people’s healthcare and nursing needs. However, the care plans do not have enough information about people’s personal choices and preferences. For example, a person’s choice and preference about their bathing and washing, moving and handling and mobility. This is important because when the home focus on people’s personal preferences they give people a real say in their care and this helps people to maintain better independence. It is particularly important for this home because they have had a high turnover of staff. New and existing staff need this information to make sure they offer people the right personal care. We also noted that the plans do not cover people’s sight and mental well being in enough detail. People at the home look clean and well cared for. Their clothes look well laundered; and people wear appropriate footwear. This is good practice because it helps prevent trips and falls. We noted that staff check people regularly to makes sure they look dignified. For example by helping people change their clothes straight away if they had spills or stains on them. We also noted that people responded very positively to this. When we carried out the SOFI (Short Observational Framework Inspection) we saw that staff are very attentive to people, they keep people engaged in conversation, encourage them to finish drinks and tell people what they are doing. For example when staff are about to use the hoist. We saw that a number of staff checked people’s clothing to make sure people look dignified and well presented. We did note, however, that sometimes staff tend to rearrange people’s clothing for them, rather than letting the person do it themselves. Although this was a caring approach it can take away a persons independence. We asked the manager to watch out for this and ask staff to encourage people to do these things for themselves where this is appropriate. We also so note that because of the position of the chair one person sat in, it was easy for staff to overlook them. They got less eye contact and conversation than other people. The manager agreed to look into this. Water Royd House Nursing Home DS0000071042.V362811.R01.S.doc Version 5.2 Page 13 We looked at the medication system and a sample of records. These were, in the main, in good order and up to date. The medication storage was clean and organised. We found some mistakes on a sample of medication records; staff need to improve this to avoid making medication errors. These included: Some medication instructions with out double signatures (so staff could not evidence they had checked and witnessed the information) Not enough detail about medication given to people ‘as needed’ (It is good practice to record details overleaf on the record) Unclear instructions about olive oil One person told us they have to wait too long before staff are available to take them to the toilet. We have covered this in more detail the staffing section of this report. Water Royd House Nursing Home DS0000071042.V362811.R01.S.doc Version 5.2 Page 14 Daily Life and Social Activities The intended outcomes for Standards 12 - 15 are: 12. 13. 14. 15. Service users find the lifestyle experienced in the home matches their expectations and preferences, and satisfies their social, cultural, religious and recreational interests and needs. Service users maintain contact with family/ friends/ representatives and the local community as they wish. Service users are helped to exercise choice and control over their lives. Service users receive a wholesome appealing balanced diet in pleasing surroundings at times convenient to them. The Commission considers all of the above key standards to be inspected. JUDGEMENT – we looked at outcomes for the following standard(s): 12, 13, 14, and 15. People who use the service experience good quality outcomes in this area. We have made this judgment using a range of evidence, including a visit to this service. People have good opportunities to enjoy social activities and follow their preferred daily routines. EVIDENCE: People told us they are satisfied with their daily routines. Relatives told us the manager and staff make them welcome at the home, and they can visit whenever their family member wishes them to. The home has set up a regular meeting for people who live at the home and their relatives and representatives. In the last meeting people talked about forming a committee. This is good practice because it supports people and their families to contribute and have a say and positive influence in the home. We saw good evidence that people have opportunities to get involved in activities. Two staff, employed to manage the homes activity program encourage people to join in activities. Water Royd House Nursing Home DS0000071042.V362811.R01.S.doc Version 5.2 Page 15 People told us they had enjoyed a recent trip to Harry Ramsden fish and chip restaurant. The home had linked with Barnsley College and had wall space to display people’s artwork. One person told us, “I really enjoyed the pottery session” The home holds two church services a month, and people receive other religious visitors of their choosing. In the main people said they are very satisfied with their meals. They told us they have plenty, and have frequent drinks and snacks. We sat with people during lunch. The food was tasty and nutritious. The dining area was calm, relaxed and social. We saw people choose where to eat their meals, for example some chose to go to their rooms, and one person chose to stay and eat in the lounge. One person told us, in their survey, they would prefer smaller meals but with more choice. We gave the manager this information for her to look into. People received dignified support from staff when they needed assistance with their food. Water Royd House Nursing Home DS0000071042.V362811.R01.S.doc Version 5.2 Page 16 Complaints and Protection The intended outcomes for Standards 16 - 18 are: 16. 17. 18. Service users and their relatives and friends are confident that their complaints will be listened to, taken seriously and acted upon. Service users’ legal rights are protected. Service users are protected from abuse. The Commission considers Standards 16 and 18 the key standards to be. JUDGEMENT – we looked at outcomes for the following standard(s): 16 and 18 People who use the service experience good quality outcomes in this area. We have made this judgment using a range of evidence, including a visit to this service. People can express their concerns and the home will listen and take action. People have their rights protected. However staff need better skills to maintain this. EVIDENCE: People said they feel ok about raising concerns. We note there is a good rapport between people at the home and staff. This encourages and enables people to share their concerns if they have them. People said they felt safe and protected. One staff told us they had safeguarding adult training (adult protection) and understood what to do. However, another staff did not seem to understand our questions about safeguarding, and was vague about what they would do if they suspected someone might be at risk of harm or abuse. And one staff was not sure about the whistle-blowing procedure (a system to raise concerns about bad practice). We fed this back to the manager during our visit. The home was involved in one Safeguarding Adults case, which involved a person living at Water Royd House. The manager, and area manager from the organisation, had followed the correct Safeguarding Adults procedures. They Water Royd House Nursing Home DS0000071042.V362811.R01.S.doc Version 5.2 Page 17 were working closely with the Local Authority to investigate the situation and make sure they continue to safeguard people. Where the home had received complaints the Home’s organisation had taken action to investigate these. The home maintained records about complaints, and the actions they take to make sure people are satisfied with their care. Water Royd House Nursing Home DS0000071042.V362811.R01.S.doc Version 5.2 Page 18 Environment The intended outcomes for Standards 19 – 26 are: 19. 20. 21. 22. 23. 24. 25. 26. Service users live in a safe, well-maintained environment. Service users have access to safe and comfortable indoor and outdoor communal facilities. Service users have sufficient and suitable lavatories and washing facilities. Service users have the specialist equipment they require to maximise their independence. Service users’ own rooms suit their needs. Service users live in safe, comfortable bedrooms with their own possessions around them. Service users live in safe, comfortable surroundings. The home is clean, pleasant and hygienic. The Commission considers Standards 19 and 26 the key standards to be inspected. JUDGEMENT – we looked at outcomes for the following standard(s): 19, 21, 23, and 26 People who use the service experience good quality outcomes in this area. We have made this judgment using a range of evidence, including a visit to this service. People live in a safe, pleasant and comfortable environment. EVIDENCE: People told us they are happy with the homes environment, and they have comfortable bedrooms with everything they need. One relative told us “Everything is perfect”. Staff told us the home is well maintained, and repairs happen within reasonable times. The home has secured a capital grant and has arranged to spend the funding on new flooring, more profile beds, footstools and cushions. Water Royd House Nursing Home DS0000071042.V362811.R01.S.doc Version 5.2 Page 19 This has focussed on peoples’ needs which will promote their comfort and dignity. Communal areas such as living and dining rooms are clean, tidy and pleasant to sit in. The home has taken care over the décor and furnishings and people have a variety of comfortable chairs and sitting areas to choose from. Some people made comments about carpets in the bedroom toilet areas, and this does not help to manage odour; however, the manager confirmed this is part of the homes maintenance plan and they will replace all carpets in toilet areas with more suitable flooring. We noted that most people had clean, well-maintained wheelchairs. However one person’s wheelchair was dirty with dust and food debris. We informed the manager who agreed to check this and get the chair cleaned. Water Royd House Nursing Home DS0000071042.V362811.R01.S.doc Version 5.2 Page 20 Staffing The intended outcomes for Standards 27 – 30 are: 27. 28. 29. 30. Service users’ needs are met by the numbers and skill mix of staff. Service users are in safe hands at all times. Service users are supported and protected by the home’s recruitment policy and practices. Staff are trained and competent to do their jobs. The Commission consider all the above are key standards to be inspected. JUDGEMENT – we looked at outcomes for the following standard(s): 27, 28, 29, 30. People who use the service experience good quality outcomes in this area. We have made this judgment using a range of evidence, including a visit to this service. People receive care from trained, competent staff, who have had good recruitment checks. Some people’s care is affected by problems with staffing levels. EVIDENCE: People told us staff are “kind” and “friendly” and “like family”. People and their relatives also told us, through surveys and interviews, that the home is often short of staff. One person told us, “I’m happy here, but I have to wait to go to the toilet, that’s the only thing, I can’t always go when I need to”. The manager has recognised the home has some staffing problems. She has identified this in the homes AQAA (annual quality assurance assessment). And has identified this is a barrier to the homes improvement and good standards. The manager said they have difficulties because some staff are on maternity leave, there is a turnover of staff, and applications for Criminal Record Bureau Checks for new staff is slow. The manager said the home uses agency staff to avoid running below safe staffing levels. And there is always a registered nurse on duty in the home. Water Royd House Nursing Home DS0000071042.V362811.R01.S.doc Version 5.2 Page 21 Because the manager is taking action to address the staffing problems, we have not made a requirement on this occasion. If the home does not take sufficient action to improve the situation this could lead to requirements and affect their star rating in the future. This will happen if staffing levels fail to meet people’s health and personal care needs. The home had good systems to make sure staff receive the right training. A quarter of the care staff have a National Vocational Qualification in care. This needs to improve to a minimum of 50 of the care team. This is to help make sure staff follow safe and acceptable care practices. We checked a sample of staff recruitment records. These showed us that the home follows good recruitment practices to make sure they employ the right staff to provide care to people. Water Royd House Nursing Home DS0000071042.V362811.R01.S.doc Version 5.2 Page 22 Management and Administration The intended outcomes for Standards 31 – 38 are: 31. 32. 33. 34. 35. 36. 37. 38. Service users live in a home which is run and managed by a person who is fit to be in charge, of good character and able to discharge his or her responsibilities fully. Service users benefit from the ethos, leadership and management approach of the home. The home is run in the best interests of service users. Service users are safeguarded by the accounting and financial procedures of the home. Service users’ financial interests are safeguarded. Staff are appropriately supervised. Service users’ rights and best interests are safeguarded by the home’s record keeping, policies and procedures. The health, safety and welfare of service users and staff are promoted and protected. The Commission considers Standards 31, 33, 35 and 38 the key standards to be inspected. JUDGEMENT – we looked at outcomes for the following standard(s): 33, 35 and 38. People who use the service experience good quality outcomes in this area. We have made this judgment using a range of evidence, including a visit to this service. The home’s good management, health and safety, and quality assurance systems promote people’s welfare. EVIDENCE: The manager, Katherine Smith is acting up in the registered manager’s absence. She has a nurse qualification and a number of years experience as deputy manager at the home. We have not made a judgement on this standard. Water Royd House Nursing Home DS0000071042.V362811.R01.S.doc Version 5.2 Page 23 One person did say they never saw the manager. We advise the manager to look into this to make sure people know who she is and that they have access to her if they want to see her. The home has good systems to check the quality of the service and people’s satisfaction. The area manager carries out a monthly report and this includes people’s opinion about the home. The home produced a good AQAA (Annual Quality Assurance Assessment). This told us that the home understands the areas they do well and the areas they need to improve in. For example, they recognise they have a high turnover of staff, and the impact this has on people. They identify reasonable systems to reduce the impact, such as a recruitment drive and staff incentives. Relatives told us they are satisfied with the way the home supports their family members with their finance. One relative told us the home is always clear about finances. We looked at a small sample of finance records and these were in good order. The home has good health and safety systems in place. A maintenance person carries out checks such as fire, and water temperatures to make sure people are safe. We looked at a sample of records relating to safety checks, these are in good order and up to date. Staff told us they have the right training to carry out their tasks safely. Staff training records supported this. We saw one incident where staff transported a person in a wheelchair without footplates. This is not safe practice because people can receive foot and leg injuries this way. We informed the manager who agreed to check this. During our observations we noticed staff followed good moving and handling practices. They spoke to people and involved them in the moves, encouraged their independence and carried out moves in a dignified, paced and unrushed way. Water Royd House Nursing Home DS0000071042.V362811.R01.S.doc Version 5.2 Page 24 SCORING OF OUTCOMES This page summarises the assessment of the extent to which the National Minimum Standards for Care Homes for Older People have been met and uses the following scale. The scale ranges from: 4 Standard Exceeded 2 Standard Almost Met (Commendable) (Minor Shortfalls) 3 Standard Met 1 Standard Not Met (No Shortfalls) (Major Shortfalls) “X” in the standard met box denotes standard not assessed on this occasion “N/A” in the standard met box denotes standard not applicable CHOICE OF HOME Standard No Score 1 2 3 4 5 6 ENVIRONMENT Standard No Score 19 20 21 22 23 24 25 26 3 X 2 X X X HEALTH AND PERSONAL CARE Standard No Score 7 2 8 3 9 2 10 3 11 X DAILY LIFE AND SOCIAL ACTIVITIES Standard No Score 12 3 13 3 14 3 15 3 COMPLAINTS AND PROTECTION Standard No Score 16 3 17 X 18 2 3 X 3 X 3 X X 3 STAFFING Standard No Score 27 3 28 2 29 3 30 3 MANAGEMENT AND ADMINISTRATION Standard No 31 32 33 34 35 36 37 38 Score X X 3 X 3 X X 3 Water Royd House Nursing Home DS0000071042.V362811.R01.S.doc Version 5.2 Page 25 Are there any outstanding requirements from the last inspection? No STATUTORY REQUIREMENTS This section sets out the actions, which must be taken so that the registered person/s meets the Care Standards Act 2000, Care Homes Regulations 2001 and the National Minimum Standards. The Registered Provider(s) must comply with the given timescales. No. Standard Regulation Requirement Timescale for action RECOMMENDATIONS These recommendations relate to National Minimum Standards and are seen as good practice for the Registered Provider/s to consider carrying out. No. 1 Refer to Standard OP3 Good Practice Recommendations The home should improve their assessments to cover better detail about people’s choices, preferences, sight and mental-wellbeing. This will help make sure people receive the right care and help them maintain better independence. 2 OP7 The home should improve people’s care plans to make sure they include better information about people’s choices and preferences. This will give people more say and independence about their care. 3 OP9 We strongly recommend the home improves it’s medication audits so that it recognises recording mistakes and poor practice early. DS0000071042.V362811.R01.S.doc Version 5.2 Page 26 Water Royd House Nursing Home We strongly recommend the manager follow up identified mistakes or signs of poor practice with individual staff to stamp out bad practice and keep medication systems safe. 4 OP18 We strongly recommend that the manager and provider take action to make sure all staff understand, and are confident in, the safeguarding and whistle blowing procedures. This will help make sure staff do take the right action if they witness or suspect bad practices. 5 OP28 At least 50 of the staff team should have a National Vocational Qualification in care. 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