Inspection on 05/06/07 for Blackwood Road (2)

This inspection was carried out on 5th June 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 found no outstanding requirements from the previous inspection report, but made 1 statutory requirements (actions the home must comply with) as a result of this inspection.

Other inspections for this house

Blackwood Road (2) 04/10/05

Blackwood Road (2) 31/05/05

Blackwood Road (2) 13/09/04

Blackwood Road (2) 13/04/04

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CARE HOME ADULTS 18-65 Blackwood Road (2) Town End Farm Sunderland SR5 4PG Lead Inspector Mr Lee Bennett Key Unannounced Inspection 5 and 27th June 2007 1:00 th Blackwood Road (2) DS0000032751.V334333.R01.S.doc Version 5.2 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 Blackwood Road (2) DS0000032751.V334333.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 Adults 18-65. 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. Blackwood Road (2) DS0000032751.V334333.R01.S.doc Version 5.2 Page 3 SERVICE INFORMATION Name of service Blackwood Road (2) Address Town End Farm Sunderland SR5 4PG 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) 0191 553 6979 0191 553 6978 blackwood.road@ssd.sunderland.gov.uk Council of City of Sunderland Susan Patricia McAllister Care Home 7 Category(ies) of Learning disability (7), Learning disability over registration, with number 65 years of age (1) of places Blackwood Road (2) DS0000032751.V334333.R01.S.doc Version 5.2 Page 4 SERVICE INFORMATION Conditions of registration: 1. The LD(E) category relates to one service user currently residing at Blackwood Road 4th October 2005 Date of last inspection Brief Description of the Service: Blackwood Road is a purpose built detached bungalow standing in its own grounds in the centre of a local housing estate. It has lawned gardens to 3 sides of the building and has its own driveway and garage. The accommodation consists of 7 single bedrooms and a range of communal facilities. At the rear of the home is a patio area and landscaped features, which include a water fountain. All areas of the home enable access for people who have a physical disability. Personal care is provided to people over 18 years who have a learning disability as well as some who may also have a physical disability. The home is near to the local shops and post office and a bus service. This allows easy access to the city centre. The weekly fees for this home are £681.99 per week (2006/07). Blackwood Road (2) DS0000032751.V334333.R01.S.doc Version 5.2 Page 5 SUMMARY This is an overview of what the inspector found during the inspection. Before the visit: We looked at: • Information we have received since the last visit on 4/10/05 • How the service dealt with any complaints & concerns since the last visit • Any changes to how the home is run • The provider’s view of how well they care for people • The views of people who use the service & their relatives, staff & other professionals The Visit: An unannounced visit was made on 4th and 27th June 2007. During the visit we: • talked with people who use the service, staff and the manager • looked at information about the people who use the service & how well their needs are met • looked at other records which must be kept • checked that staff had the knowledge, skills & training to meet the needs of the people they care for • looked around the building/parts of the building to make sure it was clean, safe & comfortable • checked what improvements had been made since the last visit We told the manager what we found. What the service does well: There is a pleasant atmosphere in the home, and service users and staff get on well. There are several long serving staff working here. They are experienced, knowledgeable and work well to help and encourage service users to access community services and facilities. There is a shared vehicle available to help service users to get out and about. Staff will also assist service users to speak up for themselves and have an excellent rapport with them. Relatives and visitors are made welcome in the home, are able to visit in private, kept up to date about service users progress, and are satisfied with the overall care provided. Service users needs are clearly detailed, and their records kept up to date. Staff have a good understanding of service users needs. Comments received from service users included: Blackwood Road (2) DS0000032751.V334333.R01.S.doc Version 5.2 Page 6 • • • • “I’m going to college, I do writing.” “We’ve got a cat.” “We have meetings about holidays, shopping and Christmas.” “I like to water the plants and going to the pictures.” Several relatives made comments as well. These included: • • “Very happy with staff and procedures at Blackwood Road.” “I find the staff extremely conscientious and every and anything I suggest is immediately dealt with. They are my son’s family and I consider them mine too.” The care provider (Sunderland Council) makes sure the accommodation is kept at a high standard through regular cleaning, decoration and maintenance. Staff recruitment checks include references and Criminal Records checks. These help to ensure safe recruitment practices are in place. Staff also receive regular, structured supervisions (meetings with their manager), which allow them to discuss issues relevant to service users and themselves. It also means that the staff team is well managed, and that their work meets service users’ requirements first and is focused on their needs. The care provider has a clear policy on equal opportunities. This relates to both care practice and staffing issues. For example, staff recruitment is in part governed by equal opportunities principles, and the staff team vary in age, cultural and gender background. Service users cultural and spiritual needs are identified, acknowledged and supported. Service users are encouraged to be involved in day to day choices and in discussing plans and making decisions at meetings, which also helps them to be involved in the running of the home. The home is well managed and there are clear lines of accountability within and outside of the home. What has improved since the last inspection? What they could do better: Staff here get periodic manual handling training. This should be increased (to include annual refreshers) to help staff retain their skills in this area. Also a risk assessment needs to be developed for the use of bed rails in the home. Blackwood Road (2) DS0000032751.V334333.R01.S.doc Version 5.2 Page 7 This can help ensure staff have clear guidance to make sure they are used safely. 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. Blackwood Road (2) DS0000032751.V334333.R01.S.doc Version 5.2 Page 8 DETAILS OF INSPECTOR FINDINGS CONTENTS Choice of Home (Standards 1–5) Individual Needs and Choices (Standards 6-10) Lifestyle (Standards 11-17) Personal and Healthcare Support (Standards 18-21) Concerns, Complaints and Protection (Standards 22-23) Environment (Standards 24-30) Staffing (Standards 31-36) Conduct and Management of the Home (Standards 37 – 43) Scoring of Outcomes Statutory Requirements Identified During the Inspection Blackwood Road (2) DS0000032751.V334333.R01.S.doc Version 5.2 Page 9 Choice of Home The intended outcomes for Standards 1 – 5 are: 1. 2. 3. 4. 5. Prospective service users have the information they need to make an informed choice about where to live. Prospective users’ individual aspirations and needs are assessed. Prospective service users know that the home that they will choose will meet their needs and aspirations. Prospective service users have an opportunity to visit and to “test drive” the home. Each service user has an individual written contract or statement of terms and conditions with the home. The Commission consider Standard 2 the key standard to be inspected. JUDGEMENT – we looked at outcomes for the following standard(s): 2, 3 and 5. Quality in this outcome area is good. This judgement has been made using available evidence including a visit to this service. Service users needs are assessed before their admission to the home and are also periodically re-assessed to an excellent standard thereafter. This can help ensure that the service can be planned in a way that meets service users needs and wishes. The home is able to meet the range of service users’ diverse needs to a good standard. Each service user has an individual, written contract that has been written in a good manner to aid clarity of understanding for service users. This can help ensure that service users have clear information about the terms and conditions of their residency and about their rights and obligations. EVIDENCE: Before moving to Blackwood Road, the service user most recently admitted to the home was given the opportunity to visit the service, including a chance to spend time with other service users living at the home. Blackwood Road (2) DS0000032751.V334333.R01.S.doc Version 5.2 Page 10 The care of a sample of service users was ‘case tracked’. This included the needs of a service user who was recently admitted to the home. This person had a care managers’ (social workers’) assessment undertaken prior to their admission. This details their abilities and needs. Staff in the home will also complete periodic re-assessments, which outline personal care, health care, social and psychological needs. From these assessments, plans of care are then developed to guide the practice of staff, which is then translated into the way in which staff deliver care. This is recorded in daily updates. The needs of each service user are detailed within their personal case files, and they also detail the action taken to meet these needs and progress made. Staff received training and guidance relevant to the majority of service users specific, diverse and specialist needs, such as those relating to epilepsy, and medication. Further advice is available from specialists within Social Services and from the Community Learning Disability Team. Those people who commented are satisfied with the overall care provide at Blackwood Road. Blackwood Road (2) DS0000032751.V334333.R01.S.doc Version 5.2 Page 11 Individual Needs and Choices The intended outcomes for Standards 6 – 10 are: 6. 7. 8. 9. 10. Service users know their assessed and changing needs and personal goals are reflected in their individual Plan. Service users make decisions about their lives with assistance as needed. Service users are consulted on, and participate in, all aspects of life in the home. Service users are supported to take risks as part of an independent lifestyle. Service users know that information about them is handled appropriately, and that their confidences are kept. The Commission considers Standards 6, 7 and 9 the key standards to be inspected. JUDGEMENT – we looked at outcomes for the following standard(s): 6, 7 and 9. Quality in this outcome area is excellent. This judgement has been made using available evidence including a visit to this service. Service users’ care plans are in place, and reflect their observed needs (including their cultural needs and personal preference) to an excellent level. Effective care planning can offer guidance to care staff regarding care practice and ensure consistency where necessary. Service users are, as far as is practicable, consulted on, participate in and lead decisions made about life in of the home to an excellent level. This can help in the development of an inclusive service for those living there. Service users are supported to take risks within a planned framework, irrespective of their age, gender or level of ability. This can help ensure their independence is promoted, balanced against a judgement about any risks involved. This can also help promote an awareness of safety to a good level and ensure equality of access to community facilities and activities. Blackwood Road (2) DS0000032751.V334333.R01.S.doc Version 5.2 Page 12 EVIDENCE: Each service user has a personalised care plan file that follows a standardised format. They are split into a section that summarises areas of need, likes, dislikes and so on. A second section outlines more detailed plans of care to help describe and guide staffs care practices. These plans are developed by key workers (staff who work specifically with an individual service user) and cover a broad range of need areas. These are linked to regular monitoring of some areas such as personal care, behavioural needs, diet, weight and activities, and are then periodically reviewed and subsequently updated. Each service users needs are reviewed annually, or more frequently if needed, where their progress and wishes can be discussed. This documentation highlights each service users’ abilities, strengths, and preferences, as well as areas of need. Staff are also able to comment on and describe service users’ strengths, abilities and needs. For those service users case tracked, these plans of care accurately mirrored the needs observed by the inspector. Service users and key-workers have also developed pictorial care plans that clearly identify goals for the forthcoming year. The communications skills and needs of the service users ‘case tracked’ vary from day to day. For some people living here Staff occasionally have to interpret their choices, and need to understand the meaning of their behaviour. Staff demonstrated this by explaining the specific needs of service users to the inspector. In addition, following the input of a Speech and Language Therapist, staff now use visual aids (such a picture prompts) and social stories to aid communication and to develop people’s skills. Staff were observed to discuss and explain routines and activities with service users, irrespective of their communication needs. Service users are asked and allowed to make decisions affecting day-to-day choices and about the activities they participate in. Staff were observed to take time to listen to service users, and have a good understanding of their preferences and the way that they express their feelings, choices and when they are making specific requests of staff. Those service users asked were able to give examples of how they make decisions affecting day to day choices and decisions, about their lives, and the way the home is run. This was observed during discussions about activities and plans for the day, longer term activities, and so on. Service users and staff will discuss routines in the home, and service users have been able to make choices about their future living arrangements, holidays, décor schemes, trips out and personal purchases. There are periodic house meetings where service users can voice their opinions on plans, menus and activities. Areas of risk are also documented within each service users’ care file, including assessments relating to activities out of the home, behaviours that may challenge the service, and the use of equipment. This can contribute to staff Blackwood Road (2) DS0000032751.V334333.R01.S.doc Version 5.2 Page 13 having guidance to enable service users to access community facilities without being placed at undue risk of harm. A model is used, whereby each risk area is identified, who or what may be harmed is noted, current and additional control measures are documented, and this is then reviewed. Blackwood Road (2) DS0000032751.V334333.R01.S.doc Version 5.2 Page 14 Lifestyle The intended outcomes for Standards 11 - 17 are: 11. 12. 13. 14. 15. 16. 17. Service users have opportunities for personal development. Service users are able to take part in age, peer and culturally appropriate activities. Service users are part of the local community. Service users engage in appropriate leisure activities. Service users have appropriate personal, family and sexual relationships. Service users’ rights are respected and responsibilities recognised in their daily lives. Service users are offered a healthy diet and enjoy their meals and mealtimes. The Commission considers Standards 12, 13, 15, 16 and 17 the key standards to be inspected. JUDGEMENT – we looked at outcomes for the following standard(s): 12, 13, 15, 16 and 17. Quality in this outcome area is good. This judgement has been made using available evidence including a visit to this service. Service users are assisted, to a good degree, to lead active and fulfilling lifestyles by having a regular community presence, and by accessing a range of community facilities. This will assist in them leading a full and enjoyable life. Service users are supported to maintain their personal relationships and friendships, to a good level, which helps them to keep in touch, and be involved in their family life. Service users rights are respected and routines in the home are flexible to a good level. This can help to promote a flexible service that encourages and promotes service users’ choices and preferences. Service users are offered and receive a varied, wholesome, nutritious and wellpresented menu. This can contribute to their general health and wellbeing. Blackwood Road (2) DS0000032751.V334333.R01.S.doc Version 5.2 Page 15 EVIDENCE: Service users explained to the inspector some of the activities they take part in and that are planned for the future, which include attending college courses, going shopping and having various trips out. Other activities participated in include gardening, discos and trips to the shops and to the pub. Service users can also spend time in their own rooms or in the various communal areas as they wish. A variety of relationships exist within and beyond the home. These are outlined within care plans, and should there be any concerns or needs in this area, plans of care have been developed to guide staffs’ practice. Relatives stated in questionnaires that they are able to visit the home flexibly. A vehicle is available to service users to help them get out and about and to visit friends and relations. Staff have received training in respect of equal opportunities, and human rights awareness forms part of staffs’ NVQ work. The rights and obligations of service users are, in part, expressed and outlined within their residency agreement. Service users responsibilities towards one another, and in their conduct towards staff members are also outlined in their care plans. Some service users are able to clearly voice their opinions and views formally through care planning reviews and the house meetings, and can exercise independence and control in the planning and evaluation of activities. For others staff have to interpret the meaning of behaviours, facial expressions, and so on. Service users have a range of dietary needs, which are outlined within their care plans. They are also involved in menu planning, shopping and meal preparation. These skills are promoted and supported. Staffs’ practice reflects the guidance and risk assessments provided. There is a record kept of the meals planned and provided. Meals are normally taken within the dining room, although service users can eat elsewhere if they wish. Staff share meals with service users and can provide support and prompting in a discreet way that promotes service users independence and personal dignity. Blackwood Road (2) DS0000032751.V334333.R01.S.doc Version 5.2 Page 16 Personal and Healthcare Support The intended outcomes for Standards 18 - 21 are: 18. 19. 20. 21. Service users receive personal support in the way they prefer and require. Service users’ physical and emotional health needs are met. Service users retain, administer and control their own medication where appropriate, and are protected by the home’s policies and procedures for dealing with medicines. The ageing, illness and death of a service user are handled with respect and as the individual would wish. The Commission considers Standards 18, 19, and 20 the key standards to be inspected. JUDGEMENT – we looked at outcomes for the following standard(s): 18, 19 and 20. Quality in this outcome area is excellent. This judgement has been made using available evidence including a visit to this service. Service users receive personal support appropriate to their needs and preferences, to an excellent standard, which can help to ensure their privacy and dignity is respected. Service users health care needs are identified and arrangements are made to help ensure they are promoted and met to a good degree. Medication arrangements are appropriate for the needs of service users, and are managed in a good and safe manner. EVIDENCE: The service users living at Blackwood Road have their personal care needs outlined within their case files. Their needs are supported and met, where appropriate, in private, and they are encouraged to be independent where possible. Care staff are able to demonstrate, through discussion and observed practice, a good understanding of service users’ needs. Blackwood Road (2) DS0000032751.V334333.R01.S.doc Version 5.2 Page 17 Regular access to primary and secondary health care services, such as GP, occupational therapy and the dentist, is supported. Contact with health care professionals is documented within the service users care records, and regular healthcare updates are entered into service users care plans. Following and incident when there was a delay in seeking medical advice, staff have received guidance to ensure service users receive prompt medical intervention and help should they suffer an injury. Staff also monitor service users health and wellbeing and work with a range of professionals to promote service user’s needs. Service users are kept informed of their healthcare by staff ,which are also outlined in their care plans. Locked storage has been installed for service users’ medications, with internal and external medicines stored separately from one another. Printed administration records are kept, and a sample signature list is maintained to identify what staff were responsible for each medication administration. Due to their levels of need, service users are not able to administer their own medicines, and designated staff therefore assist in this area. Staff at the home have undergone training in relation to medication administration. A stock check was undertaken for a sample of medications held in the home. This was concluded successfully, with stocks held corresponding to those recorded. Blackwood Road (2) DS0000032751.V334333.R01.S.doc Version 5.2 Page 18 Concerns, Complaints and Protection The intended outcomes for Standards 22 – 23 are: 22. 23. Service users feel their views are listened to and acted on. Service users are protected from abuse, neglect and self-harm. The Commission considers Standards 22, and 23 the key standards to be inspected. JUDGEMENT – we looked at outcomes for the following standard(s): 22 and 23. Quality in this outcome area is good. This judgement has been made using available evidence including a visit to this service. Service users’ views are listened to and acted upon to a good level. This can help contribute to a service user centred service. Steps are taken to help ensure that service users are protected from abuse, neglect and self-harm in a good manner. EVIDENCE: A complaints procedure is available within the home, and informs service users that they can contact the Commission if they wish regarding complaints. A record of complaints and suggestions is maintained, and none have been documented over that past year. None have been referred to the Commission. Service users are aware of who to speak to within the home should they be unhappy about the service they receive. Staff have, in the past, received training on the local Adult Protection arrangements, which will help to explain the role of adult protection, and to offer guidance to staff. This they have been able to apply effectively in practice. Training in this area is seen by this care provider as mandatory for all staff, and staff receive periodic refresher sessions and updates on new procedures. Written material is available in the home regarding these procedures should staff need guidance in this area. Blackwood Road (2) DS0000032751.V334333.R01.S.doc Version 5.2 Page 19 Environment The intended outcomes for Standards 24 – 30 are: 24. 25. 26. 27. 28. 29. 30. Service users live in a homely, comfortable and safe environment. Service users’ bedrooms suit their needs and lifestyles. Service users’ bedrooms promote their independence. Service users’ toilets and bathrooms provide sufficient privacy and meet their individual needs. Shared spaces complement and supplement service users’ individual rooms. Service users have the specialist equipment they require to maximise their independence. The home is clean and hygienic. The Commission considers Standards 24, and 30 the key standards to be inspected. JUDGEMENT – we looked at outcomes for the following standard(s): 24, 25, 26, 29 and 30. Quality in this outcome area is good. This judgement has been made using available evidence including a visit to this service. Service users benefit from good, well maintained, homely, safe and clean accommodation. This can help promote a positive image for service users, and ensure they remain comfortable and safe. Service users bedrooms are furnished to a good standard. This can contribute to their comfort during their stay at the home. EVIDENCE: Blackwood Road is a purpose built bungalow providing level access and accommodation across one floor. All parts of the home are accessible and therefore suitable for service users with a physical disability. Communal areas consist of a lounge area, and a separate dining room. Domestic style furnishings and fittings are provided. Bedrooms have been decorated and furnished in a domestic manner and a regular, planned cycle of cleaning is Blackwood Road (2) DS0000032751.V334333.R01.S.doc Version 5.2 Page 20 implemented. Some areas of paintwork have become chipped and marked, and redecoration is planned for this year. Doors are also to be replaced where the door handles have become loose. Aids and adaptations have been installed, such as ceiling tracking hoists, to help ensure service users who need to be lifted can be supported in a safe manner. A long-standing problem with a commercial tumble drier has been temporarily resolved by the purchase of a domestic machine. However, at the time of the inspection this had been sited in an area in which domestic chemicals were being stored. This hazard was pointed out to staff, and was resolved by the time of the second inspection visit. Bathing and shower facilities are shared. The home is free from offensive odours and clean throughout. Blackwood Road (2) DS0000032751.V334333.R01.S.doc Version 5.2 Page 21 Staffing The intended outcomes for Standards 31 – 36 are: 31. 32. 33. 34. 35. 36. Service users benefit from clarity of staff roles and responsibilities. Service users are supported by competent and qualified staff. Service users are supported by an effective staff team. Service users are supported and protected by the home’s recruitment policy and practices. Service users’ individual and joint needs are met by appropriately trained staff. Service users benefit from well supported and supervised staff. The Commission considers Standards 32, 34 and 35 the key standards to be inspected. JUDGEMENT – we looked at outcomes for the following standard(s): 31, 32, 34 and 35. Quality in this outcome area is excellent. This judgement has been made using available evidence including a visit to this service. Service users are supported, to a good level, by an effective staff team, deployed in good numbers. This can help ensure their needs are safety met. An excellent number of staff have obtained qualifications in care. Service users are supported by competent staff who have received good training, relevant to their roles, the purpose of the home and the majority of service users’ needs. This can ensure that service users are supported in a safe manner by staff who have an understanding of these needs. Service users are protected by the home’s recruitment policy and practices, which can help ensure unsuitable candidates do not gain employment in the home. They are involved in recruitment decisions to an excellent degree. These are implemented to a good standard. EVIDENCE: Blackwood Road (2) DS0000032751.V334333.R01.S.doc Version 5.2 Page 22 Service users at Blackwood Road need staff assistance to meet a variety of their personal and health care needs. Staff support is also needed when accessing community facilities, with catering, and with medication. Minimum staffing levels are four in the morning and three in the afternoon and evening, dropping to two between 9pm and 10pm. There is also sleep in cover. Additional staff can be present to assist with various activities and appointments, both during the day and evening. Staffing levels are detailed within a staffing rota, which is available for inspection. Staff are supported by an ‘on-call’ arrangement, whereby they can contact a designated experienced staff member for advice and additional support if necessary. The examination of two staff recruitment records and confirmation by the Registered Manager indicated that staff are only employed in the home after a range of background checks have been carried out. These can help determine their suitability to carry out their role. These checks include the receipt of a Criminal Records Bureau ‘disclosure’, confirmation of physical fitness and usually two written references. Staff receive a range of training relevant to the needs of service users, health and safety, and to care in general. Over the past year this has include topics such as learning disability awareness, managing risks, emergency first aid, manual handling and the mental capacity act. This is by no means an exhaustive list. Specialist support to help a service user with specific dietary needs has been provided, with ongoing support available as necessary. The manager keeps clear records of the training staff have received, which can assist in the planning of future training for the staff team. Over three quarters of the staff team are qualified to NVQ level 2 or higher. Blackwood Road (2) DS0000032751.V334333.R01.S.doc Version 5.2 Page 23 Conduct and Management of the Home The intended outcomes for Standards 37 – 43 are: 37. 38. 39. 40. 41. 42. 43. Service users benefit from a well run home. Service users benefit from the ethos, leadership and management approach of the home. Service users are confident their views underpin all self-monitoring, review and development by the home. Service users’ rights and best interests are safeguarded by the home’s policies and procedures. 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 are promoted and protected. Service users benefit from competent and accountable management of the service. The Commission considers Standards 37, 39, and 42 the key standards to be inspected. JUDGEMENT – we looked at outcomes for the following standard(s): 37, 39 and 42. Quality in this outcome area is good. This judgement has been made using available evidence including a visit to this service. Service users benefit from a well managed home. Quality assurance systems seek to reflect service users experiences and the views of their representatives to a good degree, which can help ensure the service remains focused on their needs and aspirations. Those records required by regulation are well maintained and available for inspection, to a good standard. This can help staff demonstrate how service users rights and best interests are safeguarded. The home is, to a good standard, free from hazards to service users. This can contribute to the health, welfare and security of service users. EVIDENCE: Blackwood Road (2) DS0000032751.V334333.R01.S.doc Version 5.2 Page 24 The home’s manager has been registered with CSCI and adjudged fit, and has relevant qualifications and experience to undertake her job role. The manager has experience in working within care settings for people with a learning disability. She undertakes training relevant to her job role and the service users’ needs. The home operates a robust self- monitoring system using the Regulation 26 visits carried out by their external managers that are comprehensive, look at all aspects of the home, and make sure the residents are cared for properly. Due to the nature and size of the home the staff talk to the residents and visitors at all times and there is an open atmosphere that encourages them to let their views be known. The service users are involved in regular meetings so that they can be made aware of the way the house is run as a group. The views of families are also sought. Staff also hold meetings to share issues and talk about how they can improve the care they give to the service users. These meetings are recorded clearly and used to help develop plans for the future of the home and development for the service users. At the time of the inspection there were no observed hazards to safety. There is a health and safety policy available to guide staff, and various risk assessments have been developed, both to enable service users to be independent, but also to ensure care and working practices are undertaken in a safe manner. Nevertheless, a more detailed risk assessment for the safe use of bed rails needs to be developed to ensure that staff can use this equipment safely and be aware of the hazards surrounding their use. Health and safety checks are undertaken regularly, including an audit of the building, fire safety checks and instruction, and regular water temperature tests. Cleaning and chemical products all have an associated COSHH data sheet available. An examination of staff training records identified that staff only receive manual handling training on a three yearly basis. As there is a service user who requires regular manual handling it is strongly recommended that refresher training is undertaken on a more frequent basis, to ensure that staff remain up to date on accepted good practice techniques. Blackwood Road (2) DS0000032751.V334333.R01.S.doc Version 5.2 Page 25 SCORING OF OUTCOMES This page summarises the assessment of the extent to which the National Minimum Standards for Care Homes for Adults 18-65 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 X 2 3 3 3 4 X 5 3 INDIVIDUAL NEEDS AND CHOICES Standard No 6 7 8 9 10 Score CONCERNS AND COMPLAINTS Standard No Score 22 3 23 3 ENVIRONMENT Standard No Score 24 3 25 3 26 4 27 X 28 X 29 4 30 3 STAFFING Standard No Score 31 3 32 4 33 X 34 3 35 4 36 X CONDUCT AND MANAGEMENT OF THE HOME Standard No 37 38 39 40 41 42 43 Score 4 4 X 3 X LIFESTYLES Standard No Score 11 X 12 3 13 3 14 X 15 3 16 3 17 3 PERSONAL AND HEALTHCARE SUPPORT Standard No 18 19 20 21 Score 4 3 3 X 3 X 3 X X 2 X Blackwood Road (2) DS0000032751.V334333.R01.S.doc Version 5.2 Page 26 NO Are there any outstanding requirements from the last inspection? 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 YA42 Regulation 13(4)(c) Requirement The registered manager must ensure that suitably detailed risk assessments are developed in respect of the bed rails used in the home. Timescale for action 21/09/07 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 YA42 Good Practice Recommendations The registered manager should ensure staff attend manual handling refresher courses annually. This can contribute to staff being aware of current good manual handling practices. 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