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Inspection on 27/11/07 for Elm Tree House

Also see our care home review for Elm Tree House for more information

This inspection was carried out on 27th November 2007.

CSCI has not published a star rating for this report, though using similar criteria we estimate that the report is Excellent. 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.

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What the care home does well

The home environment is warm and comfortable and people living in the home say they feel safe and content at all times. The home maintains a consistent staffing group who are trained to provide needs led services to the people living in the home. Comments from residents include: "The staff are a great bunch of people. They really care about us", "The staff here are kind and considerate and go out of their way to help us", "We feel safe and secure here because we know that the staff know what they are doing". "Staff treat us with respect and uphold our privacy and dignity". The manager revealed that people are only offered a service after their needs are assessed and staff feel confident that they can meet all assessed need. All staff spoken with said they enjoyed their work and were well supported in their role.

What has improved since the last inspection?

Since the last inspection the manager has made improvements to the activity programme and has held discussions with the people living in the home to gain insight as to their wishes. As a result the home has arranged more outings and has introduced a revised activities programme with more varied activities to include gardening and baking. Menus have been updated and are displayed in the main areas of the home to enable people to make choices at all times.The home benefits form a continuous refurbishment programme to include replacement of furnishings and fabrics as required. The manager has implemented a more through assessment process to ensure that all issues relating to diversity are included and staff training now includes sessions on equality and diversity. The manager said that this training makes sure staff fully understand how to provide care appropriate to need and can carry out care practices accordingly. Changes have been made to the care plans, however as these changes are in the early stages it remains to be seen if these will be seen as an improvement to the previous system of recording needs and how these needs will be met.

What the care home could do better:

Staff are clearly motivated by the support they get from the home manager, however staff and residents advised that on occasions staffing levels appear to be barely adequate to meet all residents needs. Comments included: "If a person needs more help than usual then 2 staff has to help them. This leaves other people waiting for help". "Very occasionally I have needed to wait a while for support as the staff have been needed to help other people more needy than me" "At the moment some residents needs are such that it is taking two staff to meet there needs on a daily basis. This impacts on everyone as staffing levels are adequate for normal duties but if things change we need more staff". The manager advised that when resident`s needs change she ensures that staffing levels are increased. However she advised that if the change occurs rapidly then it may take a little while to adjust the staffing and this is when staff needs to prioritise their duties. Staff recruitment and selection polices in the home are clear and identify the process necessary to be taken prior to a staff member being employed to work at the home. 6 of 7 staff files viewed had all the relevant documentation in place. However one file held a unsigned contract of employment and only one reference in place. Although this was rectified prior to the end of the inspection it should be noted that recruitment policies of the home should be followed to ensure the protection of people living and working in the home.

CARE HOMES FOR OLDER PEOPLE Elm Tree House 32 Crow Lane West Newton-le-Willows Merseyside WA12 9YG Lead Inspector Mrs Lynn Paterson Key Unannounced Inspection 10:00 27th November 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 Elm Tree House DS0000061681.V344960.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. Elm Tree House DS0000061681.V344960.R01.S.doc Version 5.2 Page 3 SERVICE INFORMATION Name of service Elm Tree House Address 32 Crow Lane West Newton-le-Willows Merseyside WA12 9YG 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) 01925 291492 01925 228727 Living Developments Ltd Mrs Beverley Steele Care Home 20 Category(ies) of Old age, not falling within any other category registration, with number (20) of places Elm Tree House DS0000061681.V344960.R01.S.doc Version 5.2 Page 4 SERVICE INFORMATION Conditions of registration: 1. 2. 3. The service should employ a suitably qualified and experienced manager who is registered with the CSCI Service users to include up to 20 OP The Service may accommodate up to a maximum of 5 (PD) over 55 years of age 1st June 2006 Date of last inspection Brief Description of the Service: Elm Tree House is a large Victorian Detached property, which has been extended and adapted to provide residential care for a maximum of 20 older persons. The home is situated on a main road location in Newton Le Willows and is close to shops and other local amenities. Accommodation is provided on the ground and first floor and a passenger lift and stair lift are in place for ease of access. The garden areas include a side patio and fishpond with open car parking facility to the front. Fees are currently between £370.00 and £382.00 per week. Elm Tree House DS0000061681.V344960.R01.S.doc Version 5.2 Page 5 SUMMARY This is an overview of what the inspector found during the inspection. Information about Elm Tree House was obtained through a pre –inspection questionnaire and examination of the homes policies, procedures and daily records. Discussion took place with the manager, staff and people living in the home and their representatives. A tour of the building took place and observations made of the daily activities and meals provided in the home. What the service does well: What has improved since the last inspection? Since the last inspection the manager has made improvements to the activity programme and has held discussions with the people living in the home to gain insight as to their wishes. As a result the home has arranged more outings and has introduced a revised activities programme with more varied activities to include gardening and baking. Menus have been updated and are displayed in the main areas of the home to enable people to make choices at all times. Elm Tree House DS0000061681.V344960.R01.S.doc Version 5.2 Page 6 The home benefits form a continuous refurbishment programme to include replacement of furnishings and fabrics as required. The manager has implemented a more through assessment process to ensure that all issues relating to diversity are included and staff training now includes sessions on equality and diversity. The manager said that this training makes sure staff fully understand how to provide care appropriate to need and can carry out care practices accordingly. Changes have been made to the care plans, however as these changes are in the early stages it remains to be seen if these will be seen as an improvement to the previous system of recording needs and how these needs will be met. What they could do better: Staff are clearly motivated by the support they get from the home manager, however staff and residents advised that on occasions staffing levels appear to be barely adequate to meet all residents needs. Comments included: “If a person needs more help than usual then 2 staff has to help them. This leaves other people waiting for help”. “Very occasionally I have needed to wait a while for support as the staff have been needed to help other people more needy than me” “At the moment some residents needs are such that it is taking two staff to meet there needs on a daily basis. This impacts on everyone as staffing levels are adequate for normal duties but if things change we need more staff”. The manager advised that when resident’s needs change she ensures that staffing levels are increased. However she advised that if the change occurs rapidly then it may take a little while to adjust the staffing and this is when staff needs to prioritise their duties. Staff recruitment and selection polices in the home are clear and identify the process necessary to be taken prior to a staff member being employed to work at the home. 6 of 7 staff files viewed had all the relevant documentation in place. However one file held a unsigned contract of employment and only one reference in place. Although this was rectified prior to the end of the inspection it should be noted that recruitment policies of the home should be followed to ensure the protection of people living and working in the home. Elm Tree House DS0000061681.V344960.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. Elm Tree House DS0000061681.V344960.R01.S.doc Version 5.2 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 Outcomes Statutory Requirements Identified During the Inspection Elm Tree House DS0000061681.V344960.R01.S.doc Version 5.2 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. JUDGEMENT – we looked at outcomes for the following standard(s): 3. Quality in this outcome area is excellent. People are only provided with a service after their needs are assessed and they have been assured these needs will be met. This judgement has been made using available evidence including a visit to this service. EVIDENCE: The manager has improved her pre assessment policy to make sure that all information is collected about the person requesting a service before a service is offered. The manager revealed issues relating to equality and diversity such as age, disability, gender, race, religion or belief and sexuality need to be explicitly addressed during the assessment process to ensure a holistic package of care can be provided within the care home setting. The manager said that the pre admission assessment also enables people who have requested a placement in the home and their representatives to ask questions about the home and staff and to make clear their wishes about how they would like to be supported. Elm Tree House DS0000061681.V344960.R01.S.doc Version 5.2 Page 10 The manager advised that risk assessments are also completed to ensure the safety of people living in the home. Records show the pre admission assessment to be a thorough process in which the manager clearly identifies need and will only offer a placement when she is sure that the staff and facilities in the home are suitable to meet that need. People living in the home said they were given plenty of details about the home prior to being offered a place. Three people said they had been provided with a trial period to see if they liked the home. They said that they came for a day and stayed for meals and met the residents and came again another day to see if the liked it. They were then given the choice if they wished to come to stay. They said that after living in the home for about four weeks a review was held and they were asked again if they wished to make their stay permanent. A resident’s representative said that she was made aware from the outset that her mother would have plenty of opportunity to make her mind up if she wished to stay at the home on a permanent basis. She advised that staff kept her informed at all times about how her mother was doing and after about five weeks a meeting was held at the home and her mother was given choices about her future. It was noted that the manager is in the process of introducing new documentation to be used as part of the pre assessment process. It is hoped that this system will enable staff that undertake the assessment to have sufficient guidance to maintain the high assessment standards, which have previously been utilised. Elm Tree House DS0000061681.V344960.R01.S.doc Version 5.2 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. JUDGEMENT – we looked at outcomes for the following standard(s): 7.8.9.10. Quality in this outcome area is good. Resident’s are treated with respect by staff that monitor and meet all social, health and personal care needs of the people living in the home. This judgement has been made using available evidence including a visit to this service. EVIDENCE: Care files viewed held a documented plan of the care and support provided to each person living in the home. The care files also held information about each individual’s care needs and detailed how staff should carry out their care and support practices to meet these needs. The manager advised that all issues relating to diversity and equality are discussed with every new resident both prior to and after being offered accommodation in the home to make sure that all their needs are fully met. Residents’ health care needs are monitored and a record of their daily welfare is kept. Residents said they have full access to health care professionals to include General practitioners, chiropodists and dentists. Elm Tree House DS0000061681.V344960.R01.S.doc Version 5.2 Page 12 The manager said that staff are trained and encouraged to acknowledge person centred care in which all residents are encouraged to make decisions on how they can live their lives as independently as possible. Residents said they were treated well by the staff that respected them and afforded them privacy. The people living in the home said staff always asked them if they wanted assistance prior to carrying out care and support and treated them with dignity. One resident said that staff were always kind and helpful and another said that staff were discrete with their assistance and helped her without making a fuss. It was noted that the manager has promoted a member of staff to the role of personal hygiene supervisor. This role involves identifying all personal hygiene needs to include hand and feet care and arranging a programme for this to be carried out. Residents said that they enjoyed being looked after in this way and one person said s/he was looking forward to having a manicure later that day. Systems are in place to ensure people living in the home receive their medication as prescribed by their GP. The manager said that only staff that had received full training in medication management were able to handle residents medication. Residents spoken with said they received their medication at the same time each day and staff signed a sheet each time they gave medication out. Staff said they received on going training in respect of medication management and it was noted all records were in order at the time of the visit. Elm Tree House DS0000061681.V344960.R01.S.doc Version 5.2 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. JUDGEMENT – we looked at outcomes for the following standard(s): 12.13.14.15. Quality in this outcome area is excellent. The homes routines are flexible to enable people living in the home to have choice in all aspects of daily life. Social activities and food provision are provided to suit the wishes of the residents. This judgement has been made using available evidence including a visit to this service. EVIDENCE: Menus were displayed in the main areas of the home and offered choice and good variation. People living in the home said they enjoyed the meals and always had plenty to eat and drink. Records show that systems are in place to ensure the kitchen is kept clean and tidy. The dining room presented as warm and welcoming and it was noted that new dining tables and chairs were in place. Dining tables had place settings and serving dishes were provided to enable residents to take as much or as little as they wished. Meals were served in a light relaxed atmosphere and residents said they very much enjoyed mealtimes and were able to have a good choice of tasty wholesome food. Elm Tree House DS0000061681.V344960.R01.S.doc Version 5.2 Page 14 The home make use of an orientation board that displays date, time, weather, staff on duty and daily activity and residents said they are actively encouraged to participate in the activity of the day. Records show that a range of social activities is provided at the home and activities are arranged by staff and outside agencies. Staff said residents social care needs are assessed and group and individual activities provided accordingly. People living in the home said they have been consulted about what activities they would like and say as a consequence they have been provided with more varied activities to include visits to the theatre, garden centre, church events, gardening and baking sessions. Residents reveal they are consulted with about all aspects of their daily life and are given choices about how they live it. They say that staff, work hard to ensure they make contact/stay in touch with friends old and new and are able to enjoy a lifestyle in which all their diverse needs are met, wherever possible. Discussions with staff and feedback from staff questionnaires identified that staff really do put the needs of the residents first. Comments included: “We have to be sure we remember why we are here, it’s to ensure we listen to what the residents want” “We try to make sure that all the people living here are treated as individuals and are supported to live their life as they want, wherever possible” “We just work here, the residents live here and we try to make it as good as possible for them”. Elm Tree House DS0000061681.V344960.R01.S.doc Version 5.2 Page 15 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. Systems in place for the protection of residents from harm are robust. This judgement has been made using available evidence including a visit to this service. EVIDENCE: The pre inspection questionnaire indicated that the home has not received any complaints in the last 12 months and no concerns have been received by CSCI. A complaint procedure is in place and people living in the home and their representatives said they knew about the complaints process. People spoken with said they were `always asked by staff if everything was all right and were asked to fill in forms to say what they thought about the home. No concerns were expressed about any aspects of the home from the eighteen residents spoken with. All staff are trained on protecting vulnerable adults from abuse. Discussions with staff and staff training records demonstrated they had been provided with good quality training in Adult Protection. The home makes sure that telephone numbers of organisations relating to Adult Protection is available to all residents and staff to include the number of the organisation Action On Elder Abuse. This would enable people to report any concerns they may have anonymously if they wished. Elm Tree House DS0000061681.V344960.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 excellent The standards in the home are of a high standard and ensure a homely environment is provided. This judgement has been made using available evidence including a visit to this service. EVIDENCE: The overall standard of the building is high with an ongoing refurbishment programme being in place to make sure that the home is safe and well maintained at all times. The owner and manager have worked hard to take away any institutional appearances from the home and have rearranged furnishings to make the premises warm, welcoming and homely. The gardens are well maintained and the home has recently acquired a greenhouse and new patio furniture to enable residents to sit out on the veranda and enjoy pleasant views. Elm Tree House DS0000061681.V344960.R01.S.doc Version 5.2 Page 17 Bedrooms. All bedrooms are comfortably furnished with some enjoying en –suite faculties. Bathrooms and Toilets. There are sufficient bathing facilities for the number of people living in the home. Much work has been carried out to the bathroom and toilet areas to make sure that people living in the home can enjoy their bathing facility in safe and secure area. Laundry. The manager advised that the home has sufficient laundry facilities to meet the needs of the people living in the home. The home has systems in place to prevent the spread of infection. At the time of the unannounced visit the premises presented as clean, hygienic and free from any unpleasant odours. Elm Tree House DS0000061681.V344960.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 The staff recruitment process and training programmes ensure that the home employ suitably qualified and competent staff. This judgement has been made using available evidence including a visit to this service. EVIDENCE: The pre inspection questionnaire indicated that staff, have completed a range of training within the last 12 months and the training programme shows that further training is planned for the forthcoming year. The manager said that she attempts to arrange extra training for staff to enable them to develop skills in areas they have special interest. For example dementia care, understanding depression and person centred care. Staff said they have received adequate mandatory training to enable them to fully concentrate on current residents individual needs and would ensure that they would update their training should any other needs be identified. Staff said they had received training in equality and diversity and understood how to assess and manage any areas of special need. Staff said that treat each person as an individual and to date have been able to meet all assessed need. A selection of staff files were examined and it was noted that of the five files looked at one file did not hold all the required information. One reference was missing and the contract of employment did not hold the signature of the Elm Tree House DS0000061681.V344960.R01.S.doc Version 5.2 Page 19 employee. Discussion with the manager revealed that the staff member had only recently been employed and the second reference was produced. It appears that this referee had been filed in the “in tray” awaiting to be filed in its rightful place. The manager said that she would ensure the unsigned contract was signed as a matter of urgency to safeguard both the company and the staff member involved. Staff said they are provided with induction training when they are first employed. This programme includes issues relating to diversity, protection of vulnerable adults and health and safety training. Staff, feel that this ensures they have information to ensure they look after residents in accordance with current good practice. Three staff members spoken with and 12 returned staff questionnaires revealed staff, feel valued and supported in their respective roles. The staff rota revealed that the home generally provides an adequate number of people to carry out care and support for residents. However discussion with staff and people living in the home identified that on occasions staff are needed to provide extra support to residents for many reasons to include needing 2 staff members to assist in the moving and handling of a resident. It was said that this could mean that other residents need to wait for assistance. This was discussed with the manager who advised that this would only happen if a residents needs had changed and this would be addressed as a matter of urgency. The manager said that if resident’s needs changed then staffing levels would be amended accordingly. Elm Tree House DS0000061681.V344960.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 excellent. The home is managed in a way that ensures residents are comfortable and safe and enjoy the services provided. This judgement has been made using available evidence including a visit to this service. EVIDENCE: The registered manager has been managing the home for four years and is qualified to NVQ level 4, which is the recognised qualification for a manager of a care service. She is proactive in her pursuits to continually develop her skills and also the policies procedures and practices of the home. There are clear lines of accountability within the home and all staff spoken with is aware of their line manager. Elm Tree House DS0000061681.V344960.R01.S.doc Version 5.2 Page 21 The pre inspection questionnaire indicated that a range of policies and procedures relating to the care of the people living in the home are in place and are monitored and reviewed as an ongoing process. Quality assurance systems are in place, which ensure the services are constantly being checked out by observational practice and by the use of questionnaires, meetings and discussions. The registered provider visits the home on a regular basis and carries out is own quality assurance system which is a most comprehensive process used for the purpose of monitoring and improving services for the people living in the home. Residents say the owner is a very nice person who really cares about what they think and actually listens to what they say and acts upon it. People living in the home say they are always asked how things are and if they think any improvements could be made. They say this makes them feel good about living in the home as they can make comments and suggestions, which can be used for everyone’s advantage. The administrator takes responsibility for the management of finance together with the manager. Resident’s pocket money is recorded as appropriate and the resident’s fund provides extra’s, for outings and festive occasions. Resident’s health and safety are paramount in the home. The pre inspection questionnaire indicated that the equipment in the home such as fire system, hoists, electrics, lift is checked and or serviced regularly. These checks are recorded as appropriate and relevant certificate are in place for perusal. Staff said they have regular health and safety training and carry out frequent tests to include fire drills. Discussions with staff, people living in the home and their representatives revealed that the home is run in the very best interests of the residents. Elm Tree House DS0000061681.V344960.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 4 X X X HEALTH AND PERSONAL CARE Standard No Score 7 3 8 3 9 3 10 3 11 3 DAILY LIFE AND SOCIAL ACTIVITIES Standard No Score 12 3 13 4 14 4 15 4 COMPLAINTS AND PROTECTION Standard No Score 16 3 17 X 18 3 4 X X X X X X 4 STAFFING Standard No Score 27 3 28 3 29 3 30 4 MANAGEMENT AND ADMINISTRATION Standard No 31 32 33 34 35 36 37 38 Score 4 X 4 X 3 X X 4 Elm Tree House DS0000061681.V344960.R01.S.doc Version 5.2 Page 23 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. 2. Refer to Standard OP27 OP29 Good Practice Recommendations The registered person should ensure the staffing levels are sufficient to meet the changing needs of the people living in the home. The registered person should ensure that service users are protected by the homes recruitment policy. References and signed contracts of employment must be held on file. 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