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Inspection on 15/08/05 for Chargrove Lawn

Also see our care home review for Chargrove Lawn for more information

This inspection was carried out on 15th August 2005.

CSCI has not published a star rating for this report, though using similar criteria we estimate that the report is Adequate. 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 there to be outstanding requirements from the previous inspection report but made no statutory requirements on the home.

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What the care home does well

Residents are admitted to the home on the basis of a full and comprehensive assessment of their needs, with staff ensuring that they have easy access to all health care support once admitted; they are enabled to visit the home in the first instance before making their final choice about staying there. The home works positively with outside health agencies and health care professionals to benefit those living there. The majority of residents in the home spoke positively about the care they receive, and the manner in which it is given by staff, saying that staff are caring and respectful. One visitor was particularly happy about the care their relative was receiving under what appeared to be very difficult circumstances, and the way in which the helpful manager receives them into the home. The home has a very inclusive atmosphere for residents` visitors, which is much appreciated by some residents, with their friends and relatives able to participate in the life of the home if they wish. Residents are able to pursue personal choice here, and can enjoy a good degree of independence if that is their choice. The new manager has made a good start since coming to the home, ensuring that she is accessible to residents and families, and prioritising areas for her attention; she has also done well to carry out a formal supervision session with each member of staff, which will be continued for the future.

What has improved since the last inspection?

Very little has changed since the last inspection, as at that time the previous manager was in the process of leaving Chargrove Lawn to go and manage another home within this care group; the home was then left without a regular and consistent manager for a short time. As reported above, this has now been addressed, with the appointment of the new manager. A programme to fit radiator hot surface guards for the protection of residents has nearly been completed, but there remains just one area to finish, which must now be done.

What the care home could do better:

In general, care plans are satisfactorily written, and are appropriate to the assessed needs of the residents. However, there are certain aspects of recording that could be further improved; a requirement has been issued following this inspection for the home to do so, with a recommendation that plans are reviewed more frequently. The medication systems provide a good opportunity for staff to manage medications safely, however there are some areas where staff have not done so; this is particularly relevant with inadequate recording on the medication charts. Certain aspects of storage should also be improved. The majority of residents were completely happy with the way in which staff cared for them, but there were two people who had concerns about the manner in which some staff responded to them. In one of these cases this concern had compromised the dignity of the individual, and staff must ensure that the manner in which they conduct themselves at all times, is fully respectful and mindful of each individual`s dignity.A tour of the premises discovered a number of areas requiring some improvement. There were a small number of maintenance issues, and some hygiene and infection control shortfalls requiring attention in a resident`s room and in the laundry. It has previously been agreed with the Proprietor that measures to reduce the risks to residents from hot water temperatures from taps would be implemented by the end of this year; this work has not yet started, despite some of the water temperatures feeling very hot on this day.

CARE HOMES FOR OLDER PEOPLE Chargrove Lawn Shurdington Road Cheltenham Glos GL51 5XA Lead Inspector Ruth Wilcox Unannounced 15 August 2005. 08.50. 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 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. Chargrove Lawn D51_D03_S16401_Chargrove Lawn_V237896_160805_Stage 4.doc Version 1.40 Page 3 SERVICE INFORMATION Name of service Chargrove Lawn Address Shurdington Road Cheltenham Glos GL51 5XA 01242 862686 01242 862686 Telephone number Fax number Email address Name of registered provider(s)/company (if applicable) Name of registered manager (if applicable) Type of registration No. of places registered (if applicable) CTCH Ltd To be appointed Care Home 25 Category(ies) of Old Age not falling within any other category registration, with number (25) of places Chargrove Lawn D51_D03_S16401_Chargrove Lawn_V237896_160805_Stage 4.doc Version 1.40 Page 4 SERVICE INFORMATION Conditions of registration: None Date of last inspection 14 March 2005 Brief Description of the Service: Chargrove Lawn is a care home registered to provide personal care for 25 older people over the age of 65 years. In cases where nursing care is needed, it is accessed from community sources. The home is part of the CTCH Ltd group of homes and is set in a semi-rural location on the outskirts of Cheltenham. The home has been adapted from a large domestic residence and has two purpose built extensions. Single rooms are provided throughout. All rooms have en-suite toilets but eleven also have en-suite bathrooms. The home is arranged on two floors with a shaft lift providing access to the first floor. There is a large amount of communal space for residents’ use including three lounges, one of which includes the dining area, and there is a garden room adjacent to the hairdressing salon. One of the smaller lounges provides an area where smoking is permitted. There are gardens to the side and rear of the property with patio area and garden furniture. A ramp allows easy access for people who use wheelchairs. Chargrove Lawn D51_D03_S16401_Chargrove Lawn_V237896_160805_Stage 4.doc Version 1.40 Page 5 SUMMARY This is an overview of what the inspector found during the inspection. One inspector undertook this unannounced inspection over five hours on one day in August. The recently appointed acting manager was present throughout the inspection, providing assistance where needed. The Group Care Manager and one member of staff were also spoken to during this visit, and both were most helpful and were open to the inspection process. There was direct contact with eight residents and one visitor. The care of four residents in particular was closely looked at. Residents’ care records and the management of medications were inspected, as were the systems for the supervision and direction of the staff. The arrangements for visitors and for the opportunities for residents to pursue independence and choices were inspected. The overall management arrangements for the home were looked at, as were the quality monitoring systems. A tour of the premises took place, with particular attention to the standard of maintenance and environmental safety issues. Staff were observed going about their duties whilst interacting with the residents. What the service does well: Residents are admitted to the home on the basis of a full and comprehensive assessment of their needs, with staff ensuring that they have easy access to all health care support once admitted; they are enabled to visit the home in the first instance before making their final choice about staying there. The home works positively with outside health agencies and health care professionals to benefit those living there. The majority of residents in the home spoke positively about the care they receive, and the manner in which it is given by staff, saying that staff are caring and respectful. One visitor was particularly happy about the care their relative was receiving under what appeared to be very difficult circumstances, and the way in which the helpful manager receives them into the home. Chargrove Lawn D51_D03_S16401_Chargrove Lawn_V237896_160805_Stage 4.doc Version 1.40 Page 6 The home has a very inclusive atmosphere for residents’ visitors, which is much appreciated by some residents, with their friends and relatives able to participate in the life of the home if they wish. Residents are able to pursue personal choice here, and can enjoy a good degree of independence if that is their choice. The new manager has made a good start since coming to the home, ensuring that she is accessible to residents and families, and prioritising areas for her attention; she has also done well to carry out a formal supervision session with each member of staff, which will be continued for the future. What has improved since the last inspection? What they could do better: In general, care plans are satisfactorily written, and are appropriate to the assessed needs of the residents. However, there are certain aspects of recording that could be further improved; a requirement has been issued following this inspection for the home to do so, with a recommendation that plans are reviewed more frequently. The medication systems provide a good opportunity for staff to manage medications safely, however there are some areas where staff have not done so; this is particularly relevant with inadequate recording on the medication charts. Certain aspects of storage should also be improved. The majority of residents were completely happy with the way in which staff cared for them, but there were two people who had concerns about the manner in which some staff responded to them. In one of these cases this concern had compromised the dignity of the individual, and staff must ensure that the manner in which they conduct themselves at all times, is fully respectful and mindful of each individual’s dignity. Chargrove Lawn D51_D03_S16401_Chargrove Lawn_V237896_160805_Stage 4.doc Version 1.40 Page 7 A tour of the premises discovered a number of areas requiring some improvement. There were a small number of maintenance issues, and some hygiene and infection control shortfalls requiring attention in a resident’s room and in the laundry. It has previously been agreed with the Proprietor that measures to reduce the risks to residents from hot water temperatures from taps would be implemented by the end of this year; this work has not yet started, despite some of the water temperatures feeling very hot on this day. 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. Chargrove Lawn D51_D03_S16401_Chargrove Lawn_V237896_160805_Stage 4.doc Version 1.40 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 Standards Statutory Requirements Identified During the Inspection Chargrove Lawn D51_D03_S16401_Chargrove Lawn_V237896_160805_Stage 4.doc Version 1.40 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 at least once during a 12 month period. JUDGEMENT – we looked at outcomes for standard(s) 3 & 5. The home’s admission procedure ensures that all residents, or their representative, can view the home before choosing to live there, and are admitted on the basis of a full assessment of their needs, ensuring that they can receive the care that they require. EVIDENCE: Residents are admitted to the home on the basis of a fully documented assessment of their personal needs, which can be performed in hospital or in the person’s own home, as appropriate. The assessment tool used for the most recent admissions was comprehensive; one of these, which had been conducted at the hospital, included additional information from ward health care staff. Prospective residents and their representatives are able to visit the home before making a final decision, and in one case the individual had stayed for lunch whilst visiting. Residents can stay in the home on a trial basis, the length of which can be determined and made flexible according to the individual’s needs and wishes. Chargrove Lawn does not provide intermediate care. Chargrove Lawn D51_D03_S16401_Chargrove Lawn_V237896_160805_Stage 4.doc Version 1.40 Page 10 Chargrove Lawn D51_D03_S16401_Chargrove Lawn_V237896_160805_Stage 4.doc Version 1.40 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 at least once during a 12 month period. JUDGEMENT – we looked at outcomes for standard(s) 7, 8, 9 & 10. There is a care planning system in place, which in the main provides staff with the information they need to satisfactorily meet residents’ health and personal needs; additional recording would further enhance this. The systems for the administration of medications are good, though the failure by staff to follow them consistently could compromise the safety of residents. With one exception care is offered to meet residents’ needs in respect of their privacy and dignity. EVIDENCE: Residents have a documented plan of care, which is based directly on an assessment of their personal and health needs. Care plans are written in consultation with the resident concerned, and are reviewed; most reviews had not been carried out regularly, with some not being done for over two months. Four records were chosen as part of a case tracking exercise. Care plans are satisfactorily written in the main, but more detailed recording in some areas would improve the level of information staff have to follow when delivering care. This was particularly relevant to a care plan for pressure relief management, where the assessment had identified a significant risk of a sore Chargrove Lawn D51_D03_S16401_Chargrove Lawn_V237896_160805_Stage 4.doc Version 1.40 Page 12 developing; the documented plan of care referred to only one area of the body, and did not plan care in this regard more generally. Case tracking confirmed this person’s health needs were being well met, with the interventions of the Doctor and District Nurse. In another case a plan of care for continence needs reflected the use of a catheter, with the support of a District Nurse; this plan did not contain sufficient recording regarding the detailed management required by staff in the home. Records more generally contained evidence of multidisciplinary working between the home and external agencies and health care professionals, with the provision of assessments and necessary equipment to meet residents’ needs. Medications are managed by staff in the majority of cases, though residents can choose to self-medicate if they wish, and are able to do so safely on the basis of a risk assessment; case tracking for one such person showed that they did not have a lockable facility for the safe storage of their items. Medication records are maintained satisfactorily, though there are isolated instances of handwritten entries not being signed in full by the author, with a second signatory as witness; of variable dosages not identified when given, and of administration signature gaps. The controlled drug stock was inspected, and clear records are maintained; however one carer had neglected to complete the register on one occasion, having only signed the administration chart; the witness had signed the register to confirm the dosage and amended the stock balance correctly. The acting manager resolved to address this with the member of staff concerned. Medications are held in secure storage, though it is strongly recommended that the storage for controlled drugs be upgraded in accordance with The Misuse of Drugs (Safe Custody) Regulations. Care plans are written in a sensitive way, and show due regard for the level of independence possible, and the privacy and dignity of the individual. Residents spoken to were satisfied with the care they receive, saying that staff are respectful, kind and helpful. Some residents confirmed that the staff are mindful of their private room, and will knock before entering. One resident was very dissatisfied with many aspects of life at the home, and this was discussed in more detail with them and their relative; the acting manager endeavours to help in this case, and monitors and deals with each situation as it arises. Another resident said that staff did not always respond to her request for the toilet in a very timely way, but that generally ‘this is a good place’. Chargrove Lawn D51_D03_S16401_Chargrove Lawn_V237896_160805_Stage 4.doc Version 1.40 Page 13 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 at least once during a 12 month period. JUDGEMENT – we looked at outcomes for standard(s) 13 & 14. The consideration shown by staff towards residents ensures that residents are able to exercise control and choice in their daily lives, and can welcome their families and friends into the life of the home. EVIDENCE: Visitors are welcome to visit the home at any time of theirs or their relative’s choosing, and are encouraged to join in the life of the home. Residents confirmed that their visitors are made welcome, with one saying that their relative is invited to stay for tea. Another goes out regularly, maintaining close links outside the home. Residents’ choices were reflected in care plan documentation, and some of those spoken to confirmed that staff show respect for their individual choices. One person said ‘I do as I please, and staff are respectful of this’. Choice was offered to residents at lunch, and the content of certain bedrooms was also reflective of personal choices. The home has a variety of information available regarding advocacy and support agencies, which some may find useful for managing their affairs. Chargrove Lawn D51_D03_S16401_Chargrove Lawn_V237896_160805_Stage 4.doc Version 1.40 Page 14 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 inspected at least once during a 12 month period. JUDGEMENT – we looked at outcomes for standard(s) 16. The home has a satisfactory complaints system, with evidence that, in the majority of cases, residents feel that any concerns they may have are listened to and acted upon. EVIDENCE: The written Complaints procedure was displayed on the notice board; a copy is also made more accessible to residents in their information brochure. Residents confirmed that staff were attentive to them, with some saying that staff will do what they can to help them. One person was very dissatisfied with the way in which staff respond to her concerns, feeling that to date nothing is done; this person’s visitor confirmed their satisfaction with the manner in which the manager responded to any concerns they had. The acting manager confirmed the attention this person was receiving in the way of resolving her areas of concern. The home has not received any complaints recently, therefore there were no records to inspect. Chargrove Lawn D51_D03_S16401_Chargrove Lawn_V237896_160805_Stage 4.doc Version 1.40 Page 15 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 at least once during a 12 month period. JUDGEMENT – we looked at outcomes for standard(s) 19, 25 & 26. Recent investment has improved the safety of certain areas of this home, however there must be continued emphasis in this area in order to address all that is required in terms of maintenance, repair and cleanliness for the comfort and safety of the residents. EVIDENCE: There is a regular maintenance person, although calls upon his time in other areas of this group of care homes have meant that he is rather less accessible at present than he routinely is. However, the home is adequately maintained and decorated in general. There are some areas for attention; the corridor lighting in one area on the first floor was dim, and completely absent from one particular section, which meant that this area was too dark for residents to use in complete safety. The door to one of the first floor bedrooms was warped, and will not shut. During this year the Proprietor has embarked upon a major undertaking to improve environmental health and safety issues for the residents, and has installed hot surface radiator guards for their protection. However, the Chargrove Lawn D51_D03_S16401_Chargrove Lawn_V237896_160805_Stage 4.doc Version 1.40 Page 16 Proprietor was required to complete this work by the end of July 2005, and this has not been achieved; there remains a radiator in one of the ground floor bedrooms that has not been covered. The Proprietor was also required to install hot water blending valves to ensure safe temperatures for the residents by the end of 2005. This work has not been commenced at the time of this inspection, and random checks on hot water outlets confirmed that hot water was unsafe in some areas for vulnerable residents. The home is generally clean, though there are some isolated areas that require attention. The en-suite shower in one of the first floor bedrooms was identified as needing a more thorough clean, as it appeared dirty and was odorous. There was a very strong offensive odour in an identified ground floor room, which staff are endeavouring to address, and which is not impacting on the rest of the home at this time. The décor and fixtures in another first floor bedroom are badly stained and discoloured from the occupant’s smoking habits. The laundry room, though serviceable, is in a poor state of repair generally, with damaged flooring and broken cupboards. There were dirty, dried out mop heads stored here, which could pose an infection control risk. It was reported that the washing machine can wash and disinfect foul laundry items, though it appeared that staff do not segregate foul items from others, which again is an infection control risk. There are no hand washing facilities in the laundry room, and staff have to use the hand basin in the adjoining staff facilities; a sanitising hand lotion is provided for staff’s immediate use in the laundry. It was also noted that in view of the chemicals stored in this room, that the staffs’ habit of leaving the room open and unattended must stop. Chargrove Lawn D51_D03_S16401_Chargrove Lawn_V237896_160805_Stage 4.doc Version 1.40 Page 17 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 considers Standards 27, 29, and 30 the key standards to be inspected at least once during a 12 month period. JUDGEMENT – we looked at outcomes for standard(s) EVIDENCE: None of the standards in this section were inspected in detail on this occasion, although the staff group on this day were clearly meeting the needs of the residents in a timely way, with positive views generally expressed by the majority of the residents regarding the staff. Chargrove Lawn D51_D03_S16401_Chargrove Lawn_V237896_160805_Stage 4.doc Version 1.40 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 33, 35 and 38 the key standards to be inspected at least once during a 12 month period. JUDGEMENT – we looked at outcomes for standard(s) 31, 33, 34 & 36. Management systems are such that through a programme of performance selfreview, established business procedures, and the appropriate supervision of staff the interests of residents are safeguarded. EVIDENCE: The current home manager was appointed earlier this year, and has not yet been registered with the Commission for Social Care Inspection; an application has recently been received and is being processed at this time. She has appropriate experience for managing the home, and is undergoing the NVQ level 4 Registered Manager’s Award with a local college. Since coming to the home the new manager has been identifying areas of priority for her attention, and has conducted a series of internal audits. She has also focused on being accessible to residents in order that they can raise and discuss any concerns they might have; a residents and relatives meeting is also planned. Chargrove Lawn D51_D03_S16401_Chargrove Lawn_V237896_160805_Stage 4.doc Version 1.40 Page 19 Satisfaction questionnaire surveys have previously been given to residents to complete, in order to measure levels of satisfaction with the services and care offered at the home, however this has not been done for some significant time now, and a new survey is about to be distributed to the residents and their families. Established financial and business management systems are in place, with the centre for business activity being focused in the head office at Cedar Lodge. The Proprietor and General Manager do the financial planning for Chargrove Lawn, with only limited budgetary responsibility devolved to the home manager; it was reported that the home’s budgets are scheduled for a complete re-evaluation for the future. Each member of staff has received a formal supervision session, and a sample of supervision records was seen. The new manager has devised a matrix for planning and monitoring the programme, and aims to provide six formally recorded staff supervisions for each carer in a twelve month period. Chargrove Lawn D51_D03_S16401_Chargrove Lawn_V237896_160805_Stage 4.doc Version 1.40 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 ENVIRONMENT Standard No 1 2 3 4 5 6 Score Standard No 19 20 21 22 23 24 25 26 Score x x 3 x 3 N/A HEALTH AND PERSONAL CARE Standard No Score 7 2 8 3 9 2 10 2 11 x DAILY LIFE AND SOCIAL ACTIVITIES Standard No Score 12 x 13 3 14 3 15 x COMPLAINTS AND PROTECTION 2 x x x x x 1 2 STAFFING Standard No Score 27 x 28 x 29 x 30 x MANAGEMENT AND ADMINISTRATION Standard No 31 32 33 34 35 36 37 38 Score Standard No 16 17 18 Score 2 x x 2 x 3 3 x 3 x x Chargrove Lawn D51_D03_S16401_Chargrove Lawn_V237896_160805_Stage 4.doc Version 1.40 Page 21 Yes 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 7 Regulation 15(1) Requirement Staff must ensure that all elements of care planning are fully detailed, in order to clearly demonstrate how residents needs are to be met; this is with particular reference to pressure area care and the care of a catheter on this occasion. The home must provide an individual lockable facility to those residents who are selfmedicating. All hand written entries on medication administration charts must be signed in full by the author. Staff must ensure that variable dosages are identified on medication administration charts when given. Staff must sign medication administration records consistently for each administration of medication. (previous timescale of 31/3/05 not met in full) The home must ensure that staff conduct themselves consistently in a manner which respects the dignity of all residents at all Timescale for action 30/9/05 2. 9 13(2) 31/8/05 3. 9 13(2) 31/8/05 4. 9 13(2) 31/8/05 5. 9 13(2) 31/8/05 6. 10 12(4.a) 31/8/05 Chargrove Lawn D51_D03_S16401_Chargrove Lawn_V237896_160805_Stage 4.doc Version 1.40 Page 22 times. 7. 19 23(2.p) The corridor lighting in one identified area of the first floor must be reviewed to ensure it is sufficiently bright for the residents. A repair must be implemented to the identified residents room door on the first floor so that it will shut appropriately. The Registered Proprietor must ensure that low surface temperature safety features are provided for all radiators accessible to residents. (previous timescale of 31/7/05 not met) The en-suite shower in the identified first floor bedroom must be thoroughly cleaned. The dirty mop heads stored in the laundry room must be thoroughly cleaned or replaced. Staff must segregate and handle foul laundry in accordance with good practice to reduce any cross infection risks. Staff must ensure that all chemicals in the laundry are locked away when not in use. 30/9/05 8. 19 23(2.b) 30/9/05 9. 25 13(4.c) 31/10/05 10. 11. 12. 26 26 26 16(2.j) 13(3) 13(3) 31/8/05 31/8/05 31/8/05 13. 26 13(4.c) 31/8/05 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. 2. 3. Refer to Standard 7 9 9 Good Practice Recommendations Care plan reviews should be conducted and recorded at least monthly. A second person should always sign as witness to any handwritten entries on medication administration charts. The home should make provision to store controlled drugs in a cupboard that is compliant with the Misuse of Drugs (Safe Custody) Regulations 1973. D51_D03_S16401_Chargrove Lawn_V237896_160805_Stage 4.doc Version 1.40 Page 23 Chargrove Lawn 4. 5. 6. 26 26 26 The room on the first floor which is stained by smoke should be prioritised for redecoration. Appropriate repairs should be carried out to the laundry room flooring and cupboards. A hand basin should be provided within the laundry room. Chargrove Lawn D51_D03_S16401_Chargrove Lawn_V237896_160805_Stage 4.doc Version 1.40 Page 24 Commission for Social Care Inspection 1210 Lansdowne Court Gloucester Business Park Brockworth Gloucester, GL3 4AB National Enquiry Line: 0845 015 0120 Email: enquiries@csci.gsi.gov.uk Web: www.csci.org.uk © This report is copyright Commission for Social Care Inspection (CSCI) and may only be used in its entirety. 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