Inspection on 24/10/06 for Dunraven

This inspection was carried out on 24th October 2006.

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

Dunraven 28/11/08

Dunraven 27/02/06

Dunraven 08/08/05

Dunraven 07/12/04

Dunraven 03/08/04

Dunraven 02/03/04

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Bolealler House

Claremont Nursing Home

Althea Park House

Extracts from inspection reports are licensed from CQC, this page was updated on 08/07/2008.

CARE HOME ADULTS 18-65 Dunraven 12 Bourne Avenue Salisbury Wiltshire SP1 1LP Lead Inspector Thomas Webber Unannounced Inspection 24th October 2006 09:30 DS0000028373.V316074.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 DS0000028373.V316074.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. DS0000028373.V316074.R01.S.doc Version 5.2 Page 3 SERVICE INFORMATION Name of service Dunraven Address 12 Bourne Avenue Salisbury Wiltshire SP1 1LP 01722 321055 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) Mrs Brigid O`Connor Care Home 15 Category(ies) of Mental disorder, excluding learning disability or registration, with number dementia (15), Mental Disorder, excluding of places learning disability or dementia - over 65 years of age (15) DS0000028373.V316074.R01.S.doc Version 5.2 Page 4 SERVICE INFORMATION Conditions of registration: 1. No more than 15 service users with a Mental Disorder OR with a Mental Disorder, over 65 years of age at any one time. 27th February 2006 Date of last inspection Brief Description of the Service: Dunraven House is a privately owned care home, which offers accommodation and personal care to 15 younger adults with a mental disorder or 15 adults over 65 years of age with a mental disorder or a combination of the two age groups. Dunraven House is one of three registered care homes operated by Mrs OConnor and Mrs OConnor-Marsh in the Salisbury area, which have been in operation since the late 1980s. Dunraven House is a large detached Victorian house, which is located next door to one of its sister homes, Dunraven Lodge. The location of the home is convenient for residents who make use of the facilities and amenities of Salisbury. The administration of all the homes is centred at Dunraven House and staffing is also organised centrally for all three homes. The premises provide seven single and four shared bedrooms for residents’ use. Two single and two shared bedrooms are provided with en-suite facilities. Residents’ bedrooms located on the first and second floor levels are accessed by use of a staircase with one bedroom located on the ground floor. The home’s fees charged to residents for the care and accommodation range from £375 to £550 per week. The registered provider/manager is Mrs O’Connor. Information about the care and services provided is available from the home, in written form, by way of its service users’ guide. CSCI inspection reports can also be seen in the home and interested people can download these directly from the CSCI website. DS0000028373.V316074.R01.S.doc Version 5.2 Page 5 SUMMARY This is an overview of what the inspector found during the inspection. This was an unannounced inspection conducted over a period of two days on 24th and 25th October 2006 from 09:30 to 16:15 and 10:15 to 13:00 respectively. The judgements contained in this report have been made from evidence gathered before and during the inspection, which included a tour of the premises and takes into account the views and experiences of ten of the fifteen residents, which were sought on an individual and group basis. The views of two members of staff were also sought. The records of the most recent resident admitted were also checked in greater detail during the inspection to ensure that they are being appropriately maintained and that her care needs are being suitably met. Thirty one of the forty three Standards were also assessed on this occasion which included the examination of records, staffing, care practices, systems, policies and procedures. Feedback was provided throughout the inspection. What the service does well: Prospective residents are assessed by the home, prior to admission, to ensure that it can meet their needs. Copies of all relevant assessment documentation are also obtained from social services before offering a placement at the home. Prospective residents and their families are provided with the opportunity to visit and assess the quality, facilities and suitability of the home. Residents are provided with either a copy of the home’s written contract or placing authority’s terms and conditions. The home is run and managed by a person who has considerable experience within the relevant care setting. The home creates an atmosphere where residents and staff can express and contribute to the running of the home. The home ensures that there are sufficient numbers of staff on duty to meet the needs of the residents. The staff team reflects the gender composition of the residents and residents who were spoken with commented very positively about the care provided by staff. Staff were observed undertaking their duties in a caring and attentive manner. Residents benefit and are supported by a staff team who continue to receive ongoing training, feel well supported and who are appropriately supervised. Residents are also supported and protected by the home’s recruitment practices. Residents live in a comfortable, safe and well-maintained environment, which meets their individual and collective needs. The home is kept clean and tidy and provides sufficient communal space together with adequate bath, shower and toilet facilities. Residents have personalised their bedrooms to varying degrees but to their individual wishes. Suitable laundry facilities are in place to meet the needs of the residents. Residents who were spoken with commented positively about the level of accommodation provided and they confirmed that their bedrooms are kept clean and tidy. Residents also commented that they DS0000028373.V316074.R01.S.doc Version 5.2 Page 6 were happy with the laundry arrangements in place stating that their clothing is suitably returned. All residents are provided with a care plan which identifies their strengths, needs, preferences and aims and objectives. Residents are encouraged and supported to make decisions and choices about their lives within a supportive environment. Residents are also supported to take risks within a risk management framework. Residents are able to access and take part in a range of activities both within the home and within the community. They maintain contact with their families and friends in accordance with their preferences. Residents receive a varied and satisfactory diet. Residents who were spoken with commented very positively about the quality and quantity of food provided confirming that a choice is provided and they receive plenty. Residents receive staff support with regard to their personal care/hygiene according to their requirements. Residents’ health care needs are being suitably met and their medication is, in the main, being appropriately administered. Information is provided to residents on how to complain should they wish to do so. Residents who were spoken with commented that they had no complaints/concerns but felt confident in discussing any concerns with the management and staff of the home. A complaint has been received and investigated by the Commission. The complaint related to five separate issues relating to care practices, record keeping and staff cover. The investigation found no evidence to support the complaint. Appropriate procedures are in place to protect the residents from abuse. The health, safety and welfare of the residents and staff are promoted and protected. What has improved since the last inspection? What they could do better: Residents’ medication records were added to by hand onto the existing printed sheets needs to always ensure that they are initialled by two members of staff. Although the home has undertaken the requisite checks in this country in respect of the overseas member of staff recently employed, the home could benefit from obtaining a police check and a reference from the last employer in the country of origin. This will further improve the existing good practice maintained by the home and ensure the continued protection of the residents. DS0000028373.V316074.R01.S.doc Version 5.2 Page 7 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. DS0000028373.V316074.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 DS0000028373.V316074.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, 4 and 5 This judgement has been made using available evidence including a visit to this service. Residents are assessed by the home, prior to admission, to ensure that it can meet their needs. Prospective residents and their families are provided with the opportunity to visit and assess the quality, facilities and suitability of the home. Residents are provided with a copy of the home’s written contract or placing authority’s terms and conditions so that they are aware of the services being provided to them. Quality in this outcome area is excellent. EVIDENCE: The home, as part of its admission process, always undertakes its own assessment in respect to any prospective resident admitted to the home. Copies of other relevant information including copies of the care programme approach, client history and management plan/risk assessment completed by social services are also obtained, prior to admission. Since the last inspection, only one resident had been admitted and evidence was available to confirm that the home’s pre-assessment/ dependency profile had been completed in respect to the resident. In addition copies of the care programme approach and previous reviews completed by the mental health team and other relevant information had been obtained. Evidence was also available to show that the home had written to the resident’s social worker confirming that the home could meet the residents’ needs based on their assessment and were happy to offer her a place. DS0000028373.V316074.R01.S.doc Version 5.2 Page 10 Prospective residents and their families can make as many introductory visits to the home, as they wish, to assess the quality, facilities and suitability of the home. This process is evident in the home’s admissions policy. The resident who was spoken with confirmed that she had made a pre-visit to the home with her social worker and this was supported by written evidence. Residents who are privately funded are provided with a copy of the home’s contract. However, where residents are funded by social services, they would be provided with a copy of the relevant local authority’s statement of terms and conditions. Evidence was available to confirm that a signed contract had been established for the resident recently admitted. Contracts have also been established for all other residents admitted to the home. DS0000028373.V316074.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 This judgement has been made using available evidence including a visit to this service. All residents are provided with a care plan to ensure that their care needs are being appropriately met. Residents are encouraged and supported to make decisions about their lives within a supportive environment. Residents are supported to take risks within a risk management framework. Quality in this outcome area is good. EVIDENCE: All residents are provided with a long term assessment and care plan which identifies their strengths, needs, preferences and aims and objectives. Residents’ care plans are initially reviewed within the first month of admission, which provides the basis for the future development of the care plans. Shortterm plans have also been established which identifies specific goals that the home and resident are working towards. Residents’ care plans are signed and dated by them which confirms their involvement in this process. Residents receive a psychiatric review every six months. Written evidence was available to confirm that the new resident’s placement had been reviewed since she had been admitted and this involved all relevant parties. DS0000028373.V316074.R01.S.doc Version 5.2 Page 12 Residents are encouraged and supported to make their own choices and decisions within their capabilities and residents, who are capable, can come and go without restriction. There are no reported rules as such regarding daily routines of the home. Residents can choose to get up and go to bed when they want within reason and residents who were spoken with and the minutes of the recent residents’ meeting confirmed this. There is some flexibility regarding mealtimes. Some residents make their own medical appointments and purchase their own clothing whereas others require staff support to do so. The provider reported that about fifty per cent of residents manage their own finances and the provider reaffirmed that she does not hold any cash on behalf of residents. The provider reported that where residents require money or goods, this would be provided up front by the home and the residents’ families, solicitor or Court of Protection would then be invoiced for reimbursement. Copies of residents’ “pocket money” sheets have been established for this purpose by the home and are provided to their families, solicitor or Court of Protection to confirm that residents have received their appropriate allowance. As stated in Standard 2, copies of prospective residents’ risk assessments and previous history are sought prior to admission. Risk assessments are also completed by the home in respect to residents as part of the standex recording system, which would identify any specific risks in relation to residents’ day to day care. These are also cross referenced with their care plan. Residents take risks within a supportive framework. DS0000028373.V316074.R01.S.doc Version 5.2 Page 13 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 This judgement has been made using available evidence including a visit to this service. Residents are able to access and take part in a range of activities both within the home and within the community. Residents maintain contact with their families and friends in accordance with their preferences. Residents receive a varied and satisfactory diet. Quality in this outcome area is good. EVIDENCE: The location of the home is convenient for residents who make use of the facilities and amenities of Salisbury either with the support of staff or on their own. The home has established an activity programme for residents for both internal and external activities and there has also been an increase in the opportunities available to them. The provider reported that residents are much more motivated than previously in being involved. Most residents are involved in valued activities including attendance at Outreach and Elizabeth Lodge, a drop in centre providing social events and activities. DS0000028373.V316074.R01.S.doc Version 5.2 Page 14 The home has an open policy on visiting hours and residents can choose whom and where to see any visitors, either in their bedrooms or in the communal areas available. The home places no expectation on the residents to be involved in various daily routines of the home unless specified in their care plan. This is due to their varying abilities, high care needs and their lack of motivation to undertake such tasks. Currently there are no locks fitted to residents’ bedroom doors, although these could be fitted if requested by residents. Evidence was available in the minutes of a recent residents’ meeting to confirm this. Residents’ mail is given directly to them unopened. However, staff will assist residents to understand the contents of their mail, if required. Residents can choose how and where to spend their time and this was evident during the inspection. Residents have unrestricted access to the home and grounds and smoking is restricted to one of the “Chalets”, which is located at the bottom of the rear garden. A satisfactory and varied menu is in operation, which provides a choice at all mealtimes with a cooked breakfast being available at weekends. Residents’ special diets would also be catered for. Residents tend to eat their meals in the attractive dining room, although a few currently use the activities room. Drinks are also available for residents at other specific times of the day and staff would facilitate this. Residents who were spoken with commented very positively about the quality and quantity of food provided confirming that a choice is provided and they receive plenty. DS0000028373.V316074.R01.S.doc Version 5.2 Page 15 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 This judgement has been made using available evidence including a visit to this service. Residents receive staff support with regarding to their personal care/hygiene according to their requirements. Residents’ health care needs are being suitably met and residents’ medication is, in the main, being appropriately administered. Quality in this outcome area is good. EVIDENCE: Staff support residents with regard to their personal care/hygiene to varying degrees and as identified in their care plan. The majority of residents are reported to just require prompting. Residents can have a bath when they want and some have established their own routines in this respect. Residents can choose what clothes to wear and staff assistance would be given to those who require it. The majority of residents go shopping for clothing with the support of staff. Residents are registered with one of seven surgeries within the Salisbury area and have a choice of General Practitioners. Most residents require staff support to make and attend all health care services. Residents normally attend the surgery for any appointments, although home visits would be made for those residents who are too frail. In these circumstances, residents would be seen in the privacy of their bedrooms. The provider reported that one surgery is due to provide all residents, who are registered with that surgery, DS0000028373.V316074.R01.S.doc Version 5.2 Page 16 with a full medical check up. The community psychiatric nurse visits weekly to provide depot injections and counselling as well as monitor blood levels. As part of these visits the community psychiatric nurse would liaise with the psychiatrist and home if she has any concerns. The psychiatrist visits the home every three months to primarily review any residents by appointment, although other residents would also be seen where the home has any concerns. The district nurse provides any nursing treatment as and when required. The home’s policy is for staff to maintain control and administer all residents’ medication unless agreed otherwise with the resident’s care manager. The home uses the Boots monitored dosage system for this purpose and examination of residents’ drug sheets showed that these are being appropriately initialled for medication administered. Appropriate systems are also in place for the receipt and return of unwanted medicines. However, it was noticed that there were a few occasions where residents’ medication records were added to by hand onto the existing printed sheets which were not always being initialled by two members of staff. This deficiency in practice was brought to the attention of the provider. Staff do not administer medication unless they have achieved appropriate training for this. Evidence was also available to confirm that a large proportion of staff have achieved such training. Management also stated that there are always two members of staff involved in the process of medication administration. DS0000028373.V316074.R01.S.doc Version 5.2 Page 17 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 This judgement has been made using available evidence including a visit to this service. Residents are confident that any complaints/concerns raised by them will be suitably dealt with and appropriate procedures are in place to protect the residents from abuse. Quality in this outcome area is good EVIDENCE: The home has established an appropriate written complaints procedure and each resident has been provided with a copy. Residents who were spoken with commented that they had no complaints/concerns but felt confident in discussing any concerns with the management and staff of the home. The provider reported that she has not received any complaints since the last inspection. However, a complaint was received and investigated by the Commission. The complaint related to five separate issues relating to care practices, record keeping and staff cover. The investigation found no evidence to support the complaint. The home has robust procedures in place for responding to suspicion or evidence of abuse and these include a Whistle Blowing procedure. Copies of the shortened version of the Swindon and Wiltshire Vulnerable Adults Procedures, which are in line with the Department of Health guidance “No Secrets”, have been distributed to all staff. Staff who were spoken with confirmed that they have received training in this area. The issue of abuse is also covered during the induction of new staff. DS0000028373.V316074.R01.S.doc Version 5.2 Page 18 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, 27, 28 and 30 This judgement has been made using available evidence including a visit to this service. Residents live in a comfortable, safe and well-maintained environment, which meets their individual and collective needs. The home is kept clean and tidy and provides sufficient communal space together with adequate bath, shower and toilet facilities. Residents have personalised their bedrooms to varying degrees but to their individual wishes. Suitable laundry facilities are in place to meet the needs of the residents. Quality in this outcome area is good. EVIDENCE: Residents live in a safe, comfortable, well-maintained environment, which is furnished to a good standard. There is an ongoing maintenance programme for the property and renewal of the fabric and decoration is undertaken as and when required. Since the last inspection some redecoration to residents’ bedrooms and the renewal of carpets and lino have been undertaken to enhance the residents’ living environment. In addition, some windows have been replaced and more are due to be replaced in the near future. DS0000028373.V316074.R01.S.doc Version 5.2 Page 19 The premises provide seven single and four shared bedrooms for residents’ use. Two single and two shared bedrooms are provided with en-suite facilities. Residents’ bedrooms located on the first and second floor levels are accessed by use of a staircase with one bedroom located on the ground floor. Residents’ bedrooms are suitably furnished and residents have brought items of personal possessions to make their bedrooms more homely. Residents’ bedrooms have been personalised to varying degrees but to their individual wishes. Residents’ bedroom doors are not provided with locks, however these could be fitted at the request of residents. Residents who were spoken with commented positively about the level of accommodation provided and they confirmed that their bedrooms are kept clean and tidy. The home provides adequate bath and toilet facilities that meet the needs of the residents accommodated. These facilities consist of three bathrooms and a separate shower room together with seven toilets, three of which are separate from the bath and shower facilities. There are also toilets located within the en-suite facilities to four of the residents’ bedrooms. All bathroom and toilet doors are fitted with suitable locks. The home has a lounge to the front of the building that is generally known as the visitors’ lounge. The room is ornately furnished and is only generally used to meet with visitors to the home. A second large communal lounge is located to the rear of the building which has been divided to provide sitting space as well an area to undertake activities. The room is comfortable, informal and was reported to be the ‘hub’ of the home. There is also a separate dining room. There is a large well-maintained garden to the rear of the property, which is used by residents weather permitting. A chalet is also located to the rear of the back garden which residents use for additional activities and where residents are allowed to smoke. The home continues to be maintained to a good standard being clean and tidy. There is a laundry room located on the ground floor which consists of an industrial washing machine and a smaller washing machine for residents who wish to undertake their own washing. Residents’ clothing is labelled and staff tend to undertake the laundry duties. Residents who were spoken with commented that they were happy with the laundry arrangements in place stating that their clothing is suitably returned. DS0000028373.V316074.R01.S.doc Version 5.2 Page 20 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): 32, 33, 34, 35 and 36 This judgement has been made using available evidence including a visit to this service. Residents are supported and protected by the home’s recruitment practices. The home ensures that there are sufficient numbers of staff on duty to meet the needs of the residents. Residents benefit and are supported by a staff team who continue to receive ongoing training and who are appropriately supervised. Quality in this outcome area is excellent. EVIDENCE: The deployment of staff ensures that there is a minimum of four members of care staff on duty in the mornings and three on duty in the afternoons and evenings. There is also one member of waking night staff on duty each night. In addition the proprietors spend time in the home every day. Four domestic staff are employed to work throughout all three homes, providing a full clean in each home once a week with additional cleaning being undertaken on a daily basis by the care staff. A cook is designated to work in the home and this post is currently being advertised. Care staff are currently undertaking this task. The staff team reflects the gender composition of the residents and residents who were spoken with commented very positively about the care provided by staff. Staff were observed undertaking their duties in a caring and attentive manner. DS0000028373.V316074.R01.S.doc Version 5.2 Page 21 Four newly appointed staff files were checked and these showed that the home is following appropriate recruitment practices and these include obtaining a full employment history, two satisfactory written references, and satisfactory Criminal Record Bureau enhanced checks. However, the home was advised to obtain a police check and a reference from the last employer in respect to the overseas member of staff via the employment agency. Where this documentation is already available, it must be translated into English. The advice was provided to further improve the existing good practice maintained by the home. Evidence was available in the staff files to confirm that the newly appointed members of staff had completed the home’s induction training programme, which is normally completed within six to eight weeks. On completion of this programme staff would be considered to undertake the National Vocational Qualification level 2 in Care as well as the various mandatory training courses. A training matrix has been established by the home for easy monitoring of training undertaken as well as training due to be completed by staff. A training plan has also been established for each member of staff which identifies the training already achieved and any future goals. At the time of the inspection, the home had achieved approximately 57 of staff being trained in NVQ. A further nine staff should achieve the NVQ level 2 in Care award by the end of March 2007 and a further seven in NVQ level 3 in Care by the same date. Clearly the home is working very hard to achieving a trained workforce by 2007. The home continues to ensure that staff attend and update their knowledge through training and this was confirmed by staff who were spoken with. There are a range of mechanisms in place for the proprietors to both brief and receive feedback from staff in order to monitor the standard of care and services provided to the residents. These include regular staff meetings, daily handover meetings and both formal and informal staff supervision. Staff who were spoken with confirmed that they receive formal supervision and they are happy with the level of support available. Staff files checked also confirmed that staff were in receipt of regular supervision. DS0000028373.V316074.R01.S.doc Version 5.2 Page 22 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, 38 and 42 This judgement has been made using available evidence including a visit to this service. The home is run and managed by a person who has considerable experience within the relevant care setting. The home creates an atmosphere where residents and staff can express and contribute to the running of the home. The health, safety and welfare of the residents and staff are promoted and protected. Quality in this outcome area is good. EVIDENCE: Mrs O’Connor has primary management responsibility for this home, has considerable experience in the care profession and was previously an enrolled nurse. However, she is supported by a deputy manager who has day to day responsibility for the care provided to the residents and is currently working towards achieving the NVQ 4 Registered Managers’ Award. Discussions with staff and residents indicated that there is an open, positive and inclusive atmosphere within the home where the proprietor/manager DS0000028373.V316074.R01.S.doc Version 5.2 Page 23 communicates with a clear sense of direction and leadership. Staff feel able to contribute ideas and suggestions pertaining to the running of the home. Regular staff meetings and daily hand over meetings have been established which ensure that staff are kept fully up to date. Staff commented that management are very approachable and they are happy with the level of support provided. Staff morale is good and staff commented that they work well as a team and they are happy with the training opportunities available to them. Likewise, residents feel able to discuss any issues or concerns with the management and/or staff and feel these would be suitably dealt with. Residents’ meetings have been established which are held every two months and provides them with a forum to discuss any issues pertaining to the running of the home. Residents also have the opportunity to discuss individual issues through the key worker system. Management ensures that there are safe working practices within the home and these comply with the relevant legislation. Risk assessments have been established to ensure a safe working environment. All bedroom windows from the first floor upwards are fitted with window restrictors. Written evidence was available to show that appropriate servicing, tests, checks, drills and instruction to staff are being carried out in respect to fire prevention. A tour of the premises did not identify any major health and safety issues. Staff continue to undertake the various mandatory training and a number of staff are due to undertake further training in health and safety and food hygiene later this year. DS0000028373.V316074.R01.S.doc Version 5.2 Page 24 SCORING OF OUTCOMES This page summarises the assessment of the extent to which the National Minimum Standards for Care Homes for 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 4 3 X 4 4 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 3 27 3 28 3 29 X 30 3 STAFFING Standard No Score 31 X 32 4 33 4 34 3 35 3 36 3 CONDUCT AND MANAGEMENT OF THE HOME Standard No 37 38 39 40 41 42 43 Score 3 3 X 4 X LIFESTYLES Standard No Score 11 X 12 3 13 3 14 3 15 3 16 3 17 3 PERSONAL AND HEALTHCARE SUPPORT Standard No 18 19 20 21 Score 4 4 2 X 3 3 X X X 3 X DS0000028373.V316074.R01.S.doc Version 5.2 Page 25 Are there any outstanding requirements from the last inspection? No STATUTORY REQUIREMENTS This section sets out the actions, which must be taken so that the registered person/s meets the Care Standards Act 2000, Care Homes Regulations 2001 and the National Minimum Standards. The Registered Provider(s) must comply with the given timescales. No. Standard Regulation Requirement Timescale for action RECOMMENDATIONS These recommendations relate to National Minimum Standards and are seen as good practice for the Registered Provider/s to consider carrying out. No. 1. Refer to Standard YA20 Good Practice Recommendations The registered individuals should ensure that residents’ medication records were added to by hand onto the existing printed sheets are always initialled by two members of staff. The registered individuals should strongly consider obtaining a police check and a reference from the last employer in respect to the overseas member of staff recently employed. 2. 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