Inspection on 05/04/07 for Edgeworth House Nursing Home

This inspection was carried out on 5th April 2007.

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.

Other inspections for this house

Edgeworth House Nursing Home 04/06/08

Edgeworth House Nursing Home 13/10/06

Edgeworth House Nursing Home 18/01/06

Edgeworth House Nursing Home 29/07/05

Edgeworth House Nursing Home 15/10/04

Edgeworth House Nursing Home 14/05/04

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CARE HOMES FOR OLDER PEOPLE Edgeworth House Nursing Home Church Road Bebington Wirral CH63 3DZ Lead Inspector Julie King Key Unannounced Inspection 07:20 5th April 2007 X10015.doc Version 1.40 Page 1 The Commission for Social Care Inspection aims to: • • • • Put the people who use social care first Improve services and stamp out bad practice Be an expert voice on social care Practise what we preach in our own organisation Reader Information Document Purpose Author Audience Further copies from Copyright Inspection Report CSCI General Public 0870 240 7535 (telephone order line) This report is copyright Commission for Social Care Inspection (CSCI) and may only be used in its entirety. Extracts may not be used or reproduced without the express permission of CSCI www.csci.org.uk Internet address Edgeworth House Nursing Home DS0000020945.V331646.R01.S.doc Version 5.2 Page 2 This is a report of an inspection to assess whether services are meeting the needs of people who use them. The legal basis for conducting inspections is the Care Standards Act 2000 and the relevant National Minimum Standards for this establishment are those for Care Homes for Older People. They can be found at www.dh.gov.uk or obtained from The Stationery Office (TSO) PO Box 29, St Crispins, Duke Street, Norwich, NR3 1GN. Tel: 0870 600 5522. Online ordering: www.tso.co.uk/bookshop This report is a public document. Extracts may not be used or reproduced without the prior permission of the Commission for Social Care Inspection. Edgeworth House Nursing Home DS0000020945.V331646.R01.S.doc Version 5.2 Page 3 SERVICE INFORMATION Name of service Edgeworth House Nursing Home Address Church Road Bebington Wirral CH63 3DZ 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) 0151 643 1271 0151 643 1352 Ashbourne Homes Limited Mrs Margaret Lynne Walter Care Home 103 Category(ies) of Old age, not falling within any other category registration, with number (103), Physical disability (4) of places Edgeworth House Nursing Home DS0000020945.V331646.R01.S.doc Version 5.2 Page 4 SERVICE INFORMATION Conditions of registration: 1. 2. 3. 103 beds nursing care / 14 beds personal care in an overall total of 103 Two named adults under 65 years of age Four unnamed service users aged 18 - 64 years of age with physical disability 13th October 2006 Date of last inspection Brief Description of the Service: Edgeworth House is registered to provide nursing care to 103 older people, 14 of which may require personal care only. The service is also registered to provide care for younger adults with a physical disability. The home is a three storey purpose built home and offers the majority of service users, single, en-suite accommodation with baths or showers. The bathrooms are conveniently situated and provide bathing aids. Each floor has two lounges and offers a choice of a non-smoking or smoking lounge. The dining room is situated on the ground floor. All floors are served by a passenger lift. There are large gardens that are fully accessible to service users and a patio area. There is car parking to the front and rear of the home. The home is situated in Bebington and is close to local shops and public transport services. The fees range from £391.46 to £775 (inclusive of free nursing care input), but do not include hairdressing, chiropody, newspapers, etc. Edgeworth House Nursing Home DS0000020945.V331646.R01.S.doc Version 5.2 Page 5 SUMMARY This is an overview of what the inspector found during the inspection. This unannounced site visit took place over 4 hours. The acting manager, Mrs Karen Witterick, accompanied the inspector throughout the inspection period. Personal files of both residents and staff were inspected, and a tour of the building took place, which included communal areas and some resident’s bedrooms. Staff and residents were spoken with as regards their view about the care home. The care home was clean tidy, had no malodour, and had adequate staffing levels to care for the residents. What the service does well: What has improved since the last inspection? What they could do better: Medication management continues to be below the expected standard in some areas, and maintaining a safe environment regarding the safe storage of chemicals and cleaning products requires improvement. Edgeworth House Nursing Home DS0000020945.V331646.R01.S.doc Version 5.2 Page 6 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. Edgeworth House Nursing Home DS0000020945.V331646.R01.S.doc Version 5.2 Page 7 DETAILS OF INSPECTOR FINDINGS CONTENTS Choice of Home (Standards 1–6) Health and Personal Care (Standards 7-11) Daily Life and Social Activities (Standards 12-15) Complaints and Protection (Standards 16-18) Environment (Standards 19-26) Staffing (Standards 27-30) Management and Administration (Standards 31-38) Scoring of Outcomes Statutory Requirements Identified During the Inspection Edgeworth House Nursing Home DS0000020945.V331646.R01.S.doc Version 5.2 Page 8 Choice of Home The intended outcomes for Standards 1 – 6 are: 1. 2. 3. 4. 5. 6. Prospective service users have the information they need to make an informed choice about where to live. Each service user has a written contract/ statement of terms and conditions with the home. No service user moves into the home without having had his/her needs assessed and been assured that these will be met. Service users and their representatives know that the home they enter will meet their needs. Prospective service users and their relatives and friends have an opportunity to visit and assess the quality, facilities and suitability of the home. Service users assessed and referred solely for intermediate care are helped to maximise their independence and return home. The Commission considers Standards 3 and 6 the key standards to be inspected. JUDGEMENT – we looked at outcomes for the following standard(s): Quality in this outcome area is good. This judgement has been made using available evidence including a visit to this service. The residents assessed needs are being met, and the home is able to provide assurances to residents and their representatives that assessments will be a continuous process throughout the resident’s stay. EVIDENCE: Pre admission assessments provide a holistic assessment of actual and potential needs of each prospective resident; thus allowing a care plan to be developed. These assessments are completed by the unit managers or care manager, and include demographic details of the prospective service user – next of kin, past Edgeworth House Nursing Home DS0000020945.V331646.R01.S.doc Version 5.2 Page 9 history both medical and psychological / mental health, a specific mental health assessment and involvement of representatives as needed. The activities co-ordinator also has a limited input into establishing resident’s life interests and areas that can be continued after admission into the home. Multidisciplinary healthcare team (MDT) input is evident in resident’s care files, and include reference to NHS outpatient’s appointments, opticians, dentistry, and district nurse (DN) input at the home as needed. Edgeworth House Nursing Home DS0000020945.V331646.R01.S.doc Version 5.2 Page 10 Health and Personal Care The intended outcomes for Standards 7 – 11 are: 7. 8. 9. 10. 11. The service user’s health, personal and social care needs are set out in an individual plan of care. Service users’ health care needs are fully met. Service users, where appropriate, are responsible for their own medication, and are protected by the home’s policies and procedures for dealing with medicines. Service users feel they are treated with respect and their right to privacy is upheld. Service users are assured that at the time of their death, staff will treat them and their family with care, sensitivity and respect. The Commission considers Standards 7, 8, 9 and 10 the key standards to be inspected. JUDGEMENT – we looked at outcomes for the following standard(s): 7,8,9,10. Quality in this outcome area is good. This judgement has been made using available evidence including a visit to this service. There is a care planning system in place for all residents. This provides staff with most of the information they need to meet the resident’s needs. Medication management was not compliant with current good practice requirements and guidelines, thus potentially affecting the safety of residents. EVIDENCE: A random sample of new residents files and long stay residents were reviewed. The pre-admission documentation used was informative, concise and contained sufficient detail to inform the care plans once admitted. The care plans were generally completed to a high standard and contained evidence of multi-disciplinary involvement in residents care. The care plans Edgeworth House Nursing Home DS0000020945.V331646.R01.S.doc Version 5.2 Page 11 were reviewed on a monthly basis or more often if required. However advice was given to ensure that when treatment plans are changed the care plans should be completed in full on each occasion, including any photographs taken of wounds or pressure areas, which should be clearly marked with sufficient and appropriate details. The home’s management were given a strong recommendation to make sure all care plans are updated immediately if treatment plans change. This would help avoid confusion and protect the health and welfare of residents. Medications were examined and again found to be below the required standard. Numerous gaps were seen on medication administration records (MARs), and one resident was found asleep in the small lounge (unattended) with his morning medication on the table next to him. The MAR had been signed by the trained nurse as the medicine having being given, when it clearly had not. This is very poor and unsafe practice, and the acting manager will conduct an investigation as to why this occurred. Other entries on the MARs, such as when medication dosages, times or amounts changed, were not signed or double signed, which is not in accordance with current good practice guidelines. All controlled drugs were checked, including the controlled drug register, and all were found to be correct. Edgeworth House Nursing Home DS0000020945.V331646.R01.S.doc Version 5.2 Page 12 Daily Life and Social Activities The intended outcomes for Standards 12 - 15 are: 12. 13. 14. 15. Service users find the lifestyle experienced in the home matches their expectations and preferences, and satisfies their social, cultural, religious and recreational interests and needs. Service users maintain contact with family/ friends/ representatives and the local community as they wish. Service users are helped to exercise choice and control over their lives. Service users receive a wholesome appealing balanced diet in pleasing surroundings at times convenient to them. The Commission considers all of the above key standards to be inspected. JUDGEMENT – we looked at outcomes for the following standard(s): 12,13,14,15. Quality in this outcome area is good. This judgement has been made using available evidence including a visit to this service. Links with the local community are good, and support and enrich the resident’s lives. Meals in Edgeworth House are good, offering choice and variety, and cater for resident’s special dietary needs. EVIDENCE: Residents in the home are asked on admission about their lifestyle, choice of foods, and choices and preferences of the social activities they would like to participate in. The residents informed the inspector that they enjoyed the variety of food in the home, and have a choice at each sitting. On admission to the home the resident with help from a family member completes an initial care plan, which includes a social history as well as referring to hobbies, food likes and dislikes information, etc. This information is used to plan organised activities for each resident by the activities coordinator and care staff. Edgeworth House Nursing Home DS0000020945.V331646.R01.S.doc Version 5.2 Page 13 Visitors are allowed in the home at any reasonable time for day, residents may entertain their visitors, in the communal lounges, or in their own bedroom. The gardens have been tidied and are an ideal setting for residents to sit with their relatives, especially in the warmer months. Edgeworth House Nursing Home DS0000020945.V331646.R01.S.doc Version 5.2 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. JUDGEMENT – we looked at outcomes for the following standard(s): 16,18. Quality in this outcome area is good. This judgement has been made using available evidence including a visit to this service. A complaint and adult protection policy and procedure was in place that helps ensure the safety and welfare of residents. EVIDENCE: The residents, relatives and staff can access complaint policies and procedures as and if necessary. The procedure includes information on ‘whistle-blowing’, in accordance with current Department of Health guidelines. Most of the staff have completed training in adult protection, with the remaining having training planned for the near future. However all staff do receive basic training in the protection of vulnerable adults during induction. Residents are enabled to exercise their right to vote, either via post or in person; and there is no religious or political persuasion in the home. The complaints procedure at the home is robust and meet the standard required by the Care Standards Act 2000. All complaints are investigated thoroughly and complainants are kept informed at all stages of the investigation verbally and in writing. Edgeworth House Nursing Home DS0000020945.V331646.R01.S.doc Version 5.2 Page 15 Edgeworth House Nursing Home DS0000020945.V331646.R01.S.doc Version 5.2 Page 16 Environment The intended outcomes for Standards 19 – 26 are: 19. 20. 21. 22. 23. 24. 25. 26. Service users live in a safe, well-maintained environment. Service users have access to safe and comfortable indoor and outdoor communal facilities. Service users have sufficient and suitable lavatories and washing facilities. Service users have the specialist equipment they require to maximise their independence. Service users’ own rooms suit their needs. Service users live in safe, comfortable bedrooms with their own possessions around them. Service users live in safe, comfortable surroundings. The home is clean, pleasant and hygienic. The Commission considers Standards 19 and 26 the key standards to be inspected. JUDGEMENT – we looked at outcomes for the following standard(s): 19,26. Quality in this outcome area is good. This judgement has been made using available evidence including a visit to this service. All of the resident’s rooms are personalized, providing an attractive and homely place to live. EVIDENCE: The premises were very clean and odour free. There was evidence of on-going re-decoration and refurbishment. All rooms were decorated and furnished to a high standard. The décor was homely and in good repair. Most of the residents had personalised their rooms with small items of furniture, photographs and soft furnishings. Edgeworth House Nursing Home DS0000020945.V331646.R01.S.doc Version 5.2 Page 17 The communal lounges were bright and inviting. There was a separate activities room with tea and coffee making facilities and the bar/games room has now been completed with the residents input. The dining room was well furnished and the tables well presented. The residents spoken to on the day of the visit spoke highly of the standard food served. Edgeworth House Nursing Home DS0000020945.V331646.R01.S.doc Version 5.2 Page 18 Staffing The intended outcomes for Standards 27 – 30 are: 27. 28. 29. 30. Service users’ needs are met by the numbers and skill mix of staff. Service users are in safe hands at all times. Service users are supported and protected by the home’s recruitment policy and practices. Staff are trained and competent to do their jobs. The Commission consider all the above are key standards to be inspected. JUDGEMENT – we looked at outcomes for the following standard(s): 27,28,29,30. Quality in this outcome area is good. This judgement has been made using available evidence including a visit to this service. There is a consistency of care within the home provided by permanent staff, which helps to offer safety and stability for the residents. EVIDENCE: References were seen in all staff personnel files, and CRB and POVA information was also evident. The acting manager and administrative staff were clearly able to inform the inspector of their knowledge of the National Minimum Standards and accompanying regulations regarding the recruitment and retention of staff. Training and inductions, including specific training on the protection of vulnerable adults was seen for most staff. The previous registered manager had developed a training plan for all staff, accessing many external training providers. The range of training and development includes medication management, moving & handling, health & safety, pressure sore prevention and NVQ in Care. Edgeworth House Nursing Home DS0000020945.V331646.R01.S.doc Version 5.2 Page 19 The service has also established in-house “link people” to obtain additional information and training as needed. Their role extends to cascade new information to the remainder of the home’s staff. Edgeworth House Nursing Home DS0000020945.V331646.R01.S.doc Version 5.2 Page 20 Management and Administration The intended outcomes for Standards 31 – 38 are: 31. 32. 33. 34. 35. 36. 37. 38. Service users live in a home which is run and managed by a person who is fit to be in charge, of good character and able to discharge his or her responsibilities fully. Service users benefit from the ethos, leadership and management approach of the home. The home is run in the best interests of service users. Service users are safeguarded by the accounting and financial procedures of the home. Service users’ financial interests are safeguarded. Staff are appropriately supervised. Service users’ rights and best interests are safeguarded by the home’s record keeping, policies and procedures. The health, safety and welfare of service users and staff are promoted and protected. The Commission considers Standards 31, 33, 35 and 38 the key standards to be inspected. JUDGEMENT – we looked at outcomes for the following standard(s): 31,33,35,38. Quality in this outcome area is good. This judgement has been made using available evidence including a visit to this service. This home benefits from a long-standing staff team, thus helping to improve the quality of care given to residents. EVIDENCE: Staff morale appears to be high, and the staff spoken to said they feel valued and appreciated, and are happy coming to work. Policies and procedures are regularly updated with relevant changes in accordance with legislation, and both the acting manager and qualified staff were clearly able to demonstrate their ongoing professional development. Edgeworth House Nursing Home DS0000020945.V331646.R01.S.doc Version 5.2 Page 21 Records are kept in accordance with the Data Protection Act 1998, and audits were available for most aspects of record keeping. Required health and safety certificates and service contracts were in place, valid and up to date. During the tour of the building numerous soaps and toiletries were found in communal areas, and a used ‘Bic’ razor was found in a cupboard in a bathroom. Some of the cleaning staff were also spoken to regarding leaving their cleaning trolleys unattended, albeit for short periods, in corridors. A spray bottle of un-named chemical was found in an unlocked cupboard in the ground floor sluice (also unlocked). In the activities lounge on the ground floor two yoghurt-type puddings were found in the fridge. Both products had a consume date of before 22 February 2007. This fridge also contained a small jug of milk that has clearly gone sour. These items were removed and discarded at the time, and the acting manager will be investigating with the activities staff as to why out of date food was still available for residents to access. A requirement will be issued to improve the safety of the environment for residents, and it was suggested to the acting manager that training as appropriate is given to staff in this regard. Edgeworth House Nursing Home DS0000020945.V331646.R01.S.doc Version 5.2 Page 22 SCORING OF OUTCOMES This page summarises the assessment of the extent to which the National Minimum Standards for Care Homes for Older People have been met and uses the following scale. The scale ranges from: 4 Standard Exceeded 2 Standard Almost Met (Commendable) (Minor Shortfalls) 3 Standard Met 1 Standard Not Met (No Shortfalls) (Major Shortfalls) “X” in the standard met box denotes standard not assessed on this occasion “N/A” in the standard met box denotes standard not applicable CHOICE OF HOME Standard No Score 1 2 3 4 5 6 ENVIRONMENT Standard No Score 19 20 21 22 23 24 25 26 X X 3 3 X N/a HEALTH AND PERSONAL CARE Standard No Score 7 3 8 3 9 2 10 3 11 x DAILY LIFE AND SOCIAL ACTIVITIES Standard No Score 12 3 13 3 14 3 15 3 COMPLAINTS AND PROTECTION Standard No Score 16 3 17 X 18 3 3 X X X X X X 3 STAFFING Standard No Score 27 3 28 3 29 3 30 3 MANAGEMENT AND ADMINISTRATION Standard No 31 32 33 34 35 36 37 38 Score 3 X 3 X 4 X X 2 Edgeworth House Nursing Home DS0000020945.V331646.R01.S.doc Version 5.2 Page 23 Are there any outstanding requirements from the last inspection? YES 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 OP9 Regulation 13.2 Requirement The registered person is required to ensure that all medications in the care home are managed in accordance with current requirements and regulations at all times. Previous timescale of 14/10/06 not met. The registered person must ensure that all unnecessary risks to the health or safety of service users are identified and so far as possible eliminated – refer to out of date food, accessible sharps and cleaning materials, and cross-infection and safety risks of communal toiletries. Timescale for action 30/04/07 2. OP38 13.4.c 30/04/07 RECOMMENDATIONS These recommendations relate to National Minimum Standards and are seen as good practice for the Registered Provider/s to consider carrying out. No. Refer to Standard Good Practice Recommendations Edgeworth House Nursing Home DS0000020945.V331646.R01.S.doc Version 5.2 Page 24 1. OP7 It is strongly recommended that all care plans and associated documentation such as photographs, risk assessments, etc; are kept accurate and complete at all times. It is strongly recommended that the main reception area is made more open and welcoming by appropriate decoration and/or furnishings sympathetic to the structure and use of the building. 2. 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