Inspection on 20/11/07 for Priory (The)

This inspection was carried out on 20th November 2007.

CSCI has not published a star rating for this report, though using similar criteria we estimate that the report is Good. The way we rate inspection reports is consistent for all houses, though please be aware that this may be different from an official CSCI judgement.

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.

Other inspections for this house

Priory (The) 26/11/08

Priory (The) 26/10/06

Priory (The) 07/11/05

Priory (The) 08/08/05

Priory (The) 02/03/05

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CARE HOMES FOR OLDER PEOPLE Priory (The) 112 Priory Road Noak Hill Romford Essex RM3 9AL Lead Inspector Mohammad Peerbux Unannounced Inspection 20th November 2007 09:30 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 Priory (The) DS0000027872.V348389.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. Priory (The) DS0000027872.V348389.R01.S.doc Version 5.2 Page 3 SERVICE INFORMATION Name of service Priory (The) Address 112 Priory Road Noak Hill Romford Essex RM3 9AL 01708 376535 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) manager.priory@aermid.com www.aermid.com Aermid Health Care Limited Claire Dunn Care Home 30 Category(ies) of Dementia - over 65 years of age (30), Old age, registration, with number not falling within any other category (30) of places Priory (The) DS0000027872.V348389.R01.S.doc Version 5.2 Page 4 SERVICE INFORMATION Conditions of registration: 1. 2. Dementia over 65 DE (E) - service offering care to people with dementia both genders aged 60 plus. 30 Beds to be used flexibly between both categories. Date of last inspection 26th October 2006 Brief Description of the Service: The Priory is a 30 place care home for older people, or for people who have a diagnosis of dementia. It is situated in a residential part of Hornchurch and is on a bus route to Romford, where there is a railway station. The home is owned by a private company, Aermid Health Care Ltd, who run other similar homes. The house was originally a purpose built childrens home, to which an extension, and loft conversion have been added. There are 20 single, and five double rooms, with the majority having either ensuite toilets, or one toilet shared by two rooms. The rooms are of varying sizes and shapes, but all are big enough for residents to have small personal possessions in place. The bedrooms are on all three floors, which are accessed by a lift and stairs. The dining room, lounge, and conservatory are on the ground floor, and the latter leads onto a patio and well-tended garden. Personal care is provided on a twenty-four hour basis, and health needs are met by visiting professionals. On the day of the inspection the range of fees for the home was between £404.00 and £550.00 per week. Priory (The) DS0000027872.V348389.R01.S.doc Version 5.2 Page 5 SUMMARY This is an overview of what the inspector found during the inspection. This unannounced visit to the home was undertaken as a part of the inspection process for the year 2007/2008. In writing the report consideration has also been given to information received throughout the year such as comments from people who use the service, reports of incidents and complaints. This is the first key unannounced inspection for the year 2007/2008.This inspection was facilitated by the registered manager and lasted five hours. All registered adult services are now required to fill in an annual quality assurance assessment (AQAA) .It is a self-assessment that the provider (owner) must complete every year. The completed assessment is used to show how well the service is delivering good outcomes for the people using it. Some information from this AQAA is included in the report. Some times were spent looking at records, talking to some residents, staff and manager. A tour of the building was also carried out. They are all thanked for their time and all of those who provided feedback for their support in the inspection process. What the service does well: Comments from residents were generally positive, with indication that staff are kind and helpful in meeting their care needs. They were observed to be treated with respect by staff and to have their privacy and dignity respected. The home has a settled staff group and has the numbers and skill mix of staff sufficient to meet residents’ needs. Residents are actively encouraged to keep in contact with family and friends living in the community. Visitors are welcome at any time and facilities are available for them. The home has a training plan and intends to train its staff in health care to achieve accreditation. The home’s recruitment procedures protect the residents through vigorous staff vetting. The home is pleasantly designed and furnished, providing communal living, recreational and dining space that meets individual and collective needs. Priory (The) DS0000027872.V348389.R01.S.doc Version 5.2 Page 6 What has improved since the last inspection? What they could do better: 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. Priory (The) DS0000027872.V348389.R01.S.doc Version 5.2 Page 7 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 Priory (The) DS0000027872.V348389.R01.S.doc Version 5.2 Page 8 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): 3 and 6 Quality in this outcome area is good. This judgement has been made using available evidence including a visit to this service. The home undertakes an assessment of the healthcare needs of residents prior to their admission to ensure that their needs would be met. EVIDENCE: The service considers carefully the needs assessment for each prospective resident before agreeing admission to the home. Prospective residents and their family, always have the opportunity to visit and spend time in the home prior to agreeing admission. Two residents’ files were sampled at random and they both had a pre-admission assessment carried out. Intermediate care for rehabilitation and return to the community is not provided by this home. Priory (The) DS0000027872.V348389.R01.S.doc Version 5.2 Page 9 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): 7,8,9,10 and 11 Quality in this outcome area is good. This judgement has been made using available evidence including a visit to this service. Generally residents’ care plans include detailed information about their needs and personal goals. This helps staff to know the residents’ needs and how to meet them. EVIDENCE: The service has a strong belief that it is essential to involve residents in the planning of care that affects their lifestyle and quality of life. Each resident has a plan that has been agreed with them. This is written in plain language, is easy to understand and considers all areas of the individual’s life including health, personal and social care needs. The plan also includes a risk assessment. Areas have been identified where staff are willing to support residents to take some risks, which may have an impact on their rights. Priory (The) DS0000027872.V348389.R01.S.doc Version 5.2 Page 10 There is a key worker system that allows staff to work on a one to one basis and contribute to the care plan for the individual. The manager stated that all care plans are presently being reviewed and updated. The plans are regularly updated and the necessary action taken to respond to any changes. The home actively promotes the residents’ right of access to the health and remedial services that they need, both within the home and in the community. Records show that the home arranges for health professionals to visit residents in the home and provides facilities to carry out treatment. The home has a medication policy which is accessible to staff, medication records are generally up to date for each resident and medicines received, administered and disposed of are recorded. Residents who have the capacity are encouraged to keep and take their own medication. Thought has been given to providing safe but sensitive facilities for keeping medication. Staff are aware of the need to treat residents with respect and to consider dignity when delivering personal care. The home arranges for residents to enjoy the privacy of their own rooms. Residents who were spoken to stated that they are happy with the way that the staff deliver their care and respect their dignity. One resident stated, “I am happy here and the staff look after me well”. Observation of the staff team interacting with the residents showed that the carers were mindful how they addressed residents, and they were seen to be polite and friendly. It was previously required that the resident’s wishes concerning terminal care and arrangements after death are discussed and recorded in their care plans. There was evidence resident’s last wishes are being discussed, however the manager informed that it is difficult at times to discuss these issues. Priory (The) DS0000027872.V348389.R01.S.doc Version 5.2 Page 11 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 Quality in this outcome area is good. This judgement has been made using available evidence including a visit to this service. Residents are being provided with a range of opportunities for recreational and social activity that is in accord with their social and cultural needs. They are assisted to maintain contact with family and friends, and links with the local community are encouraged. Dietary needs are well catered for and a well balanced diet is provided, to ensure health and enjoyment of food. EVIDENCE: Staff are aware of the need to plan the routines and activities of the home in a way, which meets the choice, and wishes of residents. The home tries to be flexible and attempts to provide a service, which is as individual as possible by using its staff and resources effectively. As far as possible the residents are consulted on how the home can work to provide them with a flexible lifestyle, and to achieve their wishes. It was previously required that the registered manager must ensure that a more varied programme of activities be provided for those residents with a specialist need such as dementia. The manager informed that an activity coordinator has been interviewed and they are Priory (The) DS0000027872.V348389.R01.S.doc Version 5.2 Page 12 waiting for references and Criminal Bureau Record check to come back. Presently there is a voluntary person coming to the home twice a week to carry out activities with the residents. There is also plan for the office to be converted into a small activity room where small group of residents can undertake activities. The home has open visiting arrangements and residents know they can entertain their family and friends in their own room. If they prefer they can use communal areas of the home to talk to visitors. Maintaining independence and enabling residents to make their own decisions about how they wish to live is a key objective of the home. Residents have the choice to bring personal possessions with them on admission to the home and are encouraged to keep personal items, which are important to them in their own room. It was clear from the menus that a wide variety of different food options were available in the home with a lot of consideration given to the nutritional value of the meals provided. Staff are ready to offer assistance in eating where necessary, discreetly, sensitively and individually, while independent eating is encouraged for as long as possible. The cook consults with residents and tries to meet the preferences and suggested dishes when preparing the menu. Priory (The) DS0000027872.V348389.R01.S.doc Version 5.2 Page 13 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 Quality in this outcome area is good. This judgement has been made using available evidence including a visit to this service. Complaints are generally managed well, which should ensure that service users’ and relatives’ concerns are listened to. EVIDENCE: The service has a complaints procedure that generally meets the national minimum standards and regulations. The complaints procedure is available within the home. Residents and others associated with the provision understand how to make a complaint. The home is clear when an incident needs to be referred to the Local Authority as part of the local Safeguarding procedures in place. Most of the staff working within the home are fully trained in Safeguarding Adults and know how to respond in the event of an alert. Priory (The) DS0000027872.V348389.R01.S.doc Version 5.2 Page 14 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 and 26 Quality in this outcome area is good. This judgement has been made using available evidence including a visit to this service. The home is generally hygienic and clean, homely and comfortable; this environment therefore facilitates the residents’ health and emotional wellbeing. EVIDENCE: The home is suitable for its stated purpose. It is accessible, meet residents’ individual and collective needs in a comfortable and homely way. Residents’ bedroom are personalised to reflect their individual needs, and personalities. Overall the home was decorated to a good standard throughout and appeared to be very comfortable, bright and warm. Improvements to the décor and signage have been undertaken to ensure that people living with dementia are Priory (The) DS0000027872.V348389.R01.S.doc Version 5.2 Page 15 provided with an environment that enables them to cope better with daily life and aids to their orientation. The home is kept clean and hygienic and free from offensive odours throughout. Systems are in place to control infection in accordance with relevant legislation and published professional guidance. Priory (The) DS0000027872.V348389.R01.S.doc Version 5.2 Page 16 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 and 30 Quality in this outcome area is good. This judgement has been made using available evidence including a visit to this service. Staff numbers are of sufficient quantity to meet the residents’ needs and provide consistency and to ensure their safety. The home’s recruitment procedures protect the residents through vigorous staff vetting. EVIDENCE: Resident spoken to during the visit all said they were happy with the care provided, they found the staff friendly and helpful. Generally residents have confidence in the staff that care for them. Rotas show well thought out and creative ways of making sure that the home is staffed efficiently, with particular attention given to busy times of the day and changing needs of the residents. The registered manager informed that more than 50 of staff have an NVQ level qualification at level 2. Recruitment procedures seemed appropriate. Two staff files were examined at random and found to contain all the information required by the Care Homes Regulations 2001 including a completed job application, terms and conditions Priory (The) DS0000027872.V348389.R01.S.doc Version 5.2 Page 17 of employment, an enhanced CRB check and proof of their identity. This is in line with a requirement made at the last inspection. The home ensures that all staff within its organisation receives relevant training that is targeted and focussed on improving outcomes for residents. The manager is aware that there are some gaps in the training programme. These are being addressed and further training sessions have been arranged. All staff must be up to date with their mandatory training to ensure residents continue to receive care as is reasonable to meet their needs. Priory (The) DS0000027872.V348389.R01.S.doc Version 5.2 Page 18 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): 31,33,35,36 and 38 Quality in this outcome area is good. This judgement has been made using available evidence including a visit to this service. The home management generally provides guidance and direction to staff to ensure residents receive consistent quality care. There is a quality monitoring system and this ensures the home is run in a way that is in the best interests of the residents. EVIDENCE: The registered manager has the required experience and is competent to run the home. She works to continuously improve services and provide an increased quality of life for residents. There is a strong ethos of being open and Priory (The) DS0000027872.V348389.R01.S.doc Version 5.2 Page 19 transparent in all areas of running of the home. She is also aware of current developments both nationally and by CSCI and plans the service accordingly. With regards to effective quality assurance and quality monitoring systems, the manager stated that a system has been introduced based on seeking the views of residents to measure success in meeting the aims, objectives and statement of purpose of the home. Regulation 26 visits are now being carried out and copies of the report are being forwarded to the Commission. The registered manager informed that small amounts of money are kept in separate envelopes for each resident with a running balance sheet appropriately maintained for sundries, such as hairdressing costs. A sample of these was seen and was accurate and well maintained. Three staff supervision records were sampled and it was noted that one staff member did not have regular supervision. Formal supervision sessions must be held with all care staff at least six times a year for the delivery of good quality services. Records with regards to health and safety are of a good standard and are routinely completed. Certificates relating to health and safety were up to date servicing certificates. All significant incidents/accidents are now reported to the Commission without delay in line with a requirement made at the last inspection. Priory (The) DS0000027872.V348389.R01.S.doc Version 5.2 Page 20 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 X X 3 X X N/A HEALTH AND PERSONAL CARE Standard No Score 7 3 8 3 9 3 10 3 11 3 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 3 3 X X X X X X 3 STAFFING Standard No Score 27 3 28 3 29 3 30 2 MANAGEMENT AND ADMINISTRATION Standard No 31 32 33 34 35 36 37 38 Score 3 X 3 X 3 2 X 3 Priory (The) DS0000027872.V348389.R01.S.doc Version 5.2 Page 21 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. 1. Standard OP30 Regulation 12(1)(a) (b) Requirement All staff must be up to date with their mandatory training to ensure residents continue to receive care as is reasonable to meet their needs. Formal supervision sessions must be held with all care staff at least six times a year for the delivery of good quality services. Timescale for action 20/02/08 2. OP36 18(2) 20/02/08 RECOMMENDATIONS These recommendations relate to National Minimum Standards and are seen as good practice for the Registered Provider/s to consider carrying out. 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