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Inspection on 30/08/05 for Florrie Robbins

Also see our care home review for Florrie Robbins for more information

This inspection was carried out on 30th August 2005.

CSCI has not published a star rating for this report, though using similar criteria we estimate that the report is Adequate. The way we rate inspection reports is consistent for all houses, though please be aware that this may be different from an official CSCI judgement.

The inspector found there to be outstanding requirements from the previous inspection report but made no statutory requirements on the home.

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What the care home does well

People at Florrie Robbins enjoy the benefit of living in a modern, purpose built house that is well maintained, homely and comfortable. Members of the care team offer support in a warm and friendly manner and appear to have a good working relationship with the people they look after. Residents receive a good standard of personal care, and are encouraged to be as independent and to do as much for themselves, as their individual capabilities allow. General practice in the management and administration of medication is good. The staff team is appropriately supervised and supported, and the culture of management within the home and also the wider organisation, is seen to be open and inclusive. The Trainee Manager demonstrates a positive attitude towards improving the service for the benefit of the residents.

What has improved since the last inspection?

Clear efforts have been made to meet requirements made at the time of the last inspection, although some remain outstanding. Work has gone on towards developing individuals` care plans. This includes attempts to begin setting targets, and also starting to introduce personcentred approaches. Improvements have been made to medication practice, and a requirement to ensure that residents have access to dental care has now been met. Some increase to staffing levels at weekends has taken place, so as to support improvements in activity opportunities

What the care home could do better:

The work that has gone on with regard to developing care plans now needs to be built upon. Goals with outcomes that can be measured should be set for each person. These should then be looked at regularly, and judgements made about what is working, and what might need to be changed. The different ways in which people communicate should be actively considered, and steps taken to ensure that all the information and knowledge about this is accurately recorded. Plans should then be drawn up to develop opportunities to improve individuals` communication, and this should include strategies to enhance the capacity of the staff team to support this. It may be necessary to seek extra (professional) help to do this. Some improvements have been made to staffing arrangements to support activity opportunities, and this should be extended. Recording of activities needs to improve and to include more detail. This should show why activities are being undertaken and an evaluation of the benefit to the individual. Consideration should be given to making the best use of the available space inside the home, and also to improving the amenities in the garden, for the benefit of everyone living in the house.

CARE HOME ADULTS 18-65 Florrie Robbins Penshurst Avenue Handsworth Birmingham B20 3DQ Lead Inspector Gerard Hammond Unannounced 30 August 2005 The Commission for Social Care Inspection aims to: • • • • Put the people who use social care first Improve services and stamp out bad practice Be an expert voice on social care Practise what we preach in our own organisation Reader Information Document Purpose Author Audience Further copies from Copyright Inspection Report CSCI General Public 0870 240 7535 (telephone order line) This report is copyright Commission for Social Care Inspection (CSCI) and may only be used in its entirety. Extracts may not be used or reproduced without the express permission of CSCI www.csci.org.uk Internet address This is a report of an inspection to assess whether services are meeting the needs of people who use them. The legal basis for conducting inspections is the Care Standards Act 2000 and the relevant National Minimum Standards for this establishment are those for Care Homes for Adults 18-65. They can be found at www.dh.gov.uk or obtained from The Stationary 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. Florrie Robbins E54 S16728 Florrie Robbins V247263 300805 Stage 4.doc Version 1.40 Page 3 SERVICE INFORMATION Name of service Florrie Robbins Address Penshurst Avenue Handsworth Birmingham West Midlands B20 3DQ 0121 331 1817 0121 331 1820 Telephone number Fax number Email address Name of registered provider(s)/company (if applicable) Name of registered manager (if applicable) Type of registration No. of places registered (if applicable) Mr Roger Murray Vacant Care Home 5 Category(ies) of Younger Adults, Learning Disability [5] registration, with number of places Florrie Robbins E54 S16728 Florrie Robbins V247263 300805 Stage 4.doc Version 1.40 Page 4 SERVICE INFORMATION Conditions of registration: 1. Residents must be aged under 65 years. Date of last inspection 17 February 2005 Brief Description of the Service: Florrie Robbins is registered to provide accommodation, care and support for up to five adults with learning disabilities. The Home is owned and run by Alphonsus Care. The property is a purpose built detached house lying to the rear of one of the Organisations other homes (Charles House, Birchfield Road). The Home has its own front entrance on Penshurst Avenue, but the rear of the property can be accessed through the back garden of Charles House. The house is within walking distance of the centre of Perry Barr, and there is a wide range of community facilities in the area, including shops, pubs, restaurants and places of worship. Public transport links are particularly good, with a choice of several buses, and also a train station. All of the single bedrooms have en-suite shower facilities and wash hand basins. Downstairs are two bedrooms, a lounge, dining room, and kitchen. There is also a bathroom and separate w.c. Upstairs there are three more bedrooms, another bathroom, shower room , and w.c., the laundry, and the office. There is limited off road parking at the front of the house, and a private small lawned garden to the rear of the property. Florrie Robbins E54 S16728 Florrie Robbins V247263 300805 Stage 4.doc Version 1.40 Page 5 SUMMARY This is an overview of what the inspector found during the inspection. Direct observation and sampling of records (including personal files and care plans) was undertaken for the purposes of compiling this report. The Inspector met all of the residents, but their communication support needs and levels of learning disability meant that it was not practicable to interview them. The Trainee Manager was interviewed formally, and another member of staff interviewed informally. A tour of the premises was also completed. What the service does well: What has improved since the last inspection? Clear efforts have been made to meet requirements made at the time of the last inspection, although some remain outstanding. Work has gone on towards developing individuals’ care plans. This includes attempts to begin setting targets, and also starting to introduce personcentred approaches. Improvements have been made to medication practice, and a requirement to ensure that residents have access to dental care has now been met. Some increase to staffing levels at weekends has taken place, so as to support improvements in activity opportunities Florrie Robbins E54 S16728 Florrie Robbins V247263 300805 Stage 4.doc Version 1.40 Page 6 What they could do better: 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. Florrie Robbins E54 S16728 Florrie Robbins V247263 300805 Stage 4.doc Version 1.40 Page 7 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 Standards Statutory Requirements Identified During the Inspection Florrie Robbins E54 S16728 Florrie Robbins V247263 300805 Stage 4.doc Version 1.40 Page 8 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 at least once during a 12 month period. JUDGEMENT – we looked at outcomes for standard(s) 2 The needs and aspirations of prospective residents are assessed appropriately, prior to any decision about offering a placement. EVIDENCE: There have been no admissions to the Home since the last inspection. The Organisation has a very good assessment process to follow in the event of a new placement being offered, to ensure that individual needs and wishes can be appropriately considered and recorded. Florrie Robbins E54 S16728 Florrie Robbins V247263 300805 Stage 4.doc Version 1.40 Page 9 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 at least once during a 12 month period. JUDGEMENT – we looked at outcomes for standard(s) 6, 7 & 9 Care plans need to be developed to include goals with outcomes that can be measured, in keeping with individuals’ assessed needs and aspirations. Residents are supported to make decisions about their lives. Enhancing methods and opportunities to communicate more effectively could improve this further. Responsible risk taking to encourage individual independence is encouraged, but risk assessments are in need of further development. EVIDENCE: Sampling of residents’ care plans highlighted a number of issues requiring some attention, which also offer opportunities for further development. It is clear that the Trainee Manager has continued in her efforts to develop care planning appropriately, and this should be acknowledged. There is evidence of attempts to use person-centred approaches and also to review individual targets. This work is commendable and should now be built upon. It was noted that summary guidelines for supporting each resident were maintained on a single file. This practice does not comply with current data Florrie Robbins E54 S16728 Florrie Robbins V247263 300805 Stage 4.doc Version 1.40 Page 10 protection legislation. Personal information of this nature should only be retained on individuals own care records. Goal setting needs to be extended across all areas of care planning. Targets should be clear and have outcomes that can be measured, and should be explicitly linked to the relevant area of assessed need. Outcomes should be evaluated at review, and whole care plan reviews should take place at least every six months. A written record of review meetings should be kept, indicating who takes part and how decisions are made. Of the records examined, one showed limited goal setting at review, but goals carried forward from the previous meeting were not evaluated. Recording of review meetings was fairly minimal, some showed the names of those taking part but others did not. Records need to be in sufficient detail so that discussions taking place and the decisions arising from them can be clearly followed. All of the people currently living in this house have communication support needs. Their care plans should include detailed communication guidelines providing specific information about how each person communicates. This should incorporate examples of body language, gesture, vocalisation and any other method(s) used. One person’s records indicated that objects of reference are used to support her communication, but her care plan contained no further information about this. Members of staff were observed supporting residents to make choices about whether or not to go out, what to wear and if they wanted refreshments. Developing methods and opportunities for communicating more effectively has the potential to improve people’s capacity to make choices and decisions, and enhance their quality of life. It is recommended that the staff team ensure that all the knowledge they already have about how each individual communicates is recorded and reflected accurately in their care plans. Consideration should also be given to seeking additional professional support to enhance the capacity of both residents and staff to communicate more effectively. Risk assessments are in need of further development, and there is an outstanding requirement from the last inspection with regard to the use of bed safety rails by one resident. Risk assessments should also be cross-referenced to the care plan(s) to which they relate, and vice versa. In one case it was seen that identified areas of support need in one individual’s assessment, (i.e. issues about travelling in a car) did not have a written risk assessment. Florrie Robbins E54 S16728 Florrie Robbins V247263 300805 Stage 4.doc Version 1.40 Page 11 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 at least once during a 12 month period. JUDGEMENT – we looked at outcomes for standard(s) 12, 13, 15 & 17 Residents are able to take part in appropriate activities and to access the local community, but the range, frequency and quality of opportunities needs to be improved. People living in the house are supported and encouraged to maintain their relationships with family and friends. Residents enjoy a diet that is appropriately balanced, nutritious and varied. EVIDENCE: Residents are able to take part in structured activities at local day centres and also as part of the day activity programme offered by the Organisation itself. The previous inspection report required that opportunities for residents to participate in other activities, particularly at the weekend and in the evenings, should be developed and extended. Some attempts have been made to improve this situation, but records show that the range of opportunities remains limited (e.g. local shops, the pub and out for a drive). One resident has an Autistic Spectrum Disorder and does not cope well with strange places or people with whom he is not familiar. Some thought needs to be given to establishing direct links with individuals’ assessed needs and wishes and the Florrie Robbins E54 S16728 Florrie Robbins V247263 300805 Stage 4.doc Version 1.40 Page 12 range of activities made available to them. The further development of personcentred approaches could have a positive impact on this. Consideration also needs to be given to the purpose of activities, and this could provide opportunities for setting some goals within each person’s individual care plan. The Organisation has already developed a good tool for this, and staff need to be encouraged to make effective use of it. Recording of activities needs to be more detailed, so that information is presented that will enable an appropriate evaluation when care plans are reviewed. Records show that residents are encouraged and supported to keep in touch with relatives and friends. One person goes home to her parents for regular weekend visits. Another has a friend who comes to visit him and also takes him out. Family contacts are maintained wherever possible, in accordance with people’s agreed wishes. The menus and records of meals taken indicated that residents have access to a balanced diet that is varied and nutritious. An examination of food stocks in the house revealed a plentiful supply and included fresh fruit and vegetables. Florrie Robbins E54 S16728 Florrie Robbins V247263 300805 Stage 4.doc Version 1.40 Page 13 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 at least once during a 12 month period. JUDGEMENT – we looked at outcomes for standard(s) 18, 19 & 20 Residents receive personal support in accordance with their needs and wishes. Their physical and emotional health needs are generally met, but care plans need to reflect this accurately. Medication administration and practice generally affords residents with appropriate protection, but the medication policy requires amendment. EVIDENCE: During the inspection visit, staff were seen supporting residents in a warm and friendly manner that was also appropriately respectful. It is clear that people are given a very good standard of basic care, in accordance with their individual support needs and wishes, but are also encouraged to do as much for themselves as they are able. Personal records show that residents have access to a range of healthcare professionals, including GP, Consultant Psychiatrist, Chiropodist, and Optician. A requirement made at the last inspection with regards to residents accessing appropriate dental care has now been met. One resident has been referred for specialist support for epilepsy. The appointment has been cancelled on one occasion, but the requirement that an interim care plan be drawn up remains outstanding. Florrie Robbins E54 S16728 Florrie Robbins V247263 300805 Stage 4.doc Version 1.40 Page 14 Previous inspection reports have indicated that management of medication is generally very good. The Medication Administration Record was examined and found to be complete. Staff follow a practice of providing two signatures to ensure that medicines are administered correctly. A requirement that stock checks of medication not held in blister packs be carried out has been met. The need for the medication policy to be amended (to provide guidance to staff in the event of a medication administration error) remains outstanding. Florrie Robbins E54 S16728 Florrie Robbins V247263 300805 Stage 4.doc Version 1.40 Page 15 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 at least once during a 12 month period. JUDGEMENT – we looked at outcomes for standard(s) 22 & 23 Residents’ communication support needs and learning disabilities make it difficult to assess accurately whether or not they feel their views are listened to and acted upon. General practice affords residents with protection from abuse, neglect and selfharm. EVIDENCE: There is a complaints policy and procedure in place as required. However, this is unlikely to have a great deal of relevance for the people who live in the house, due to their communication support needs and / or the degree of learning disability. Residents are largely dependent on the vigilance of members of the staff team and their ability to interpret changes in demeanour, “body language”, or behaviour, and so on, as indicators that individuals are unhappy or concerned. This reinforces the necessity of ensuring that methods of communication and opportunities to communicate are as effective as possible. The Adult Protection Policy has been assessed previously as meeting required standards. Merely as a point of good practice, it is recommended that a minor amendment be made to include a cross-reference to the recently published local multi-agency guidelines, and that these should be incorporated as an appendix to the policy. The guidelines were available and on display on the office notice board on the day of the inspection. It was also noted that the majority of the members of the staff team have completed training in the Protection of Vulnerable Adults From Abuse. Florrie Robbins E54 S16728 Florrie Robbins V247263 300805 Stage 4.doc Version 1.40 Page 16 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 at least once during a 12 month period. JUDGEMENT – we looked at outcomes for standard(s) 24, 28 & 30 Residents at Florrie Robbins live in a house that is homely, comfortable and safe. Communal areas supplement development is required. individuals’ private spaces, but some The home is clean and tidy, and a good standard of hygiene maintained. EVIDENCE: A tour of the premises was completed. The house is on a domestic scale and is generally well decorated and maintained throughout. Residents’ rooms are individual in style, with personal effects and possessions in evidence. Previous inspection reports have raised the issue of the relatively small size of the communal lounge. It would not be possible for all of the residents and staff to be comfortably accommodated in this room together at the same time, and particularly one man who uses a walking aid. The dining room is a larger room, and it may be that consideration should be given to changing these around. A small number of items around the house need some attention, and these are detailed in the requirements section at the end of this report. Florrie Robbins E54 S16728 Florrie Robbins V247263 300805 Stage 4.doc Version 1.40 Page 17 It is recommended that some thought be given to developing the garden space. The current furniture should be replaced, and the visual appeal could be improved by removing the barbed wire from the top of the fence. The garden area has the potential to offer residents an extremely pleasant outdoor space, and some plants and shrubs would enhance this considerably. The house is kept neat and tidy, and a good standard of hygiene maintained throughout. Florrie Robbins E54 S16728 Florrie Robbins V247263 300805 Stage 4.doc Version 1.40 Page 18 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 35 the key standard to be inspected at least once during a 12 month period. JUDGEMENT – we looked at outcomes for standard(s) 35 & 36 A staff training and development assessment is required in order to assess fully whether or not staff are appropriately trained. Members of staff are well supported and supervised. EVIDENCE: On the day of the inspection visit it was not possible to assess fully the status of the staff team’s training needs and achievements, although the Inspector was advised that previous requirements in this regard have now been met. A requirement was made that a copy of the staff training and development plan should be submitted to CSCI. This should include a clear statement of all training undertaken to date by each member of staff, and indicate any gaps (including refreshers) in their training requirements. The plan should include a schedule of when outstanding training is to be delivered, and by whom. Staff files were sampled and two of the files examined did not include a recent photograph. This is an outstanding requirement. However, it was noted that formal staff supervision is taking place on a regular basis, in line with the requirements of this standard. Florrie Robbins E54 S16728 Florrie Robbins V247263 300805 Stage 4.doc Version 1.40 Page 19 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 39, and 42 the key standards to be inspected at least once during a 12 month period. JUDGEMENT – we looked at outcomes for standard(s) 38 & 42 The management style in the Home benefits those who live and work there. General practice promotes the health safety and welfare of the residents. EVIDENCE: Direct observations and conversations with staff members indicated that the management style within the Home is both open and inclusive. One member of staff interviewed said that not only did she feel comfortable raising any matters of concern with the Manager, but that she felt that senior management personnel within the Organisation were also extremely approachable. Various safety records were sampled. The fire alarm system and fire-fighting equipment have been serviced, and the fire risk assessment reviewed. Portable appliance testing has been carried out on electrical equipment, and the Landlords gas Safety Certificate is in date. Water and fridge and freezer temperatures have been monitored and recorded as appropriate. Opened packages of food stored in the fridge have been labelled as required. Florrie Robbins E54 S16728 Florrie Robbins V247263 300805 Stage 4.doc Version 1.40 Page 20 SCORING OF OUTCOMES This page summarises the assessment of the extent to which the National Minimum Standards for Care Homes for 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 CONCERNS AND COMPLAINTS Standard No 1 2 3 4 5 Score x 3 x x x Standard No 22 23 ENVIRONMENT Score 2 3 INDIVIDUAL NEEDS AND CHOICES Standard No 6 7 8 9 10 LIFESTYLES Score 2 3 x 2 x Score Standard No 24 25 26 27 28 29 30 STAFFING Score 3 x x x 2 x 3 Standard No 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 x 2 2 x 3 x 3 Standard No 31 32 33 34 35 36 Score x x x x 2 3 CONDUCT AND MANAGEMENT OF THE HOME PERSONAL AND HEALTHCARE SUPPORT Standard No 18 19 20 21 Florrie Robbins Score 3 2 2 x Standard No 37 38 39 40 41 42 43 Score x 3 x x x 3 x E54 S16728 Florrie Robbins V247263 300805 Stage 4.doc Version 1.40 Page 21 Yes Are there any outstanding requirements from the last inspection? STATUTORY REQUIREMENTS This section sets out the actions which must be taken so that the registered person/s meets the Care Standards Act 2000, Care Homes Regulations 2001 and the National Minimum Standards. The Registered Provider(s) must comply with the given timescales. No. 1. Standard 6 Regulation 15 (2b) 17 (3a) Requirement Develop existing care plans as indicated in the main body of this report: set targets and review as appropriate and include detailed communication guidelines for each resident. Ensure that personal records comply with data protection legislation. Cross-reference risk assessments to relevant care plans. Develop risk assessments for use of bed rails and for travelling in a car. Outstanding since 17 February 2005 Further develop residents activity opportunities and provide appropriate staff support to facilitate this. Ensure that interim care plan measures are in place for resident with epilepsy, while awaiting further professional advice. Outstanding since 17 February 2005 Amend the medication policy to include clear guidance to staff about action to be taken in the event of an administration error. Timescale for action 30 November 2005 2. 9 13 (4b-c) 30 November 2005 3. 12 & 13 16(2m-n) 18 (1a) 12 (1a) 30 November 2005 Within one week 4. 19 5. 20 13(2) 31 October 2005 Florrie Robbins E54 S16728 Florrie Robbins V247263 300805 Stage 4.doc Version 1.40 Page 22 6. 24 23 (2b,p) 7. 28 23 (2) (a,e,f,i,o) 8. 34 19 Sch. 2 9. 35 18 (1a,c) Outstanding since 17 February 2005 Repair or replace damaged tiles and worktops in the kitchen. Clean all extractor fans in the house. Assess the viability of changing current dining room and lounge usage. Produce a plan for improving the existing garden facilities, as indicated in the main body of this report. Ensure that staff records include a recent photograph of each person employed in the Home. Outstanding since 17 February 2005 Forward a copy of the staff training and development assessment and plan to CSCI, including all information detailed in the main body of this report in respect of each staff member. 30 November 2005 30 November 2005 31 October 2005 30 November 2005 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 6 Good Practice Recommendations Plan to record all current information known about how individuals communicate, and incorporate into communication guidelines for each person. Seek help to develop capacity of staff team to enhance communication opportunities for residents. Evaluate current activities and include assessment of their purpose and whether or not goals have been achieved. Use information to develop target setting in individual care plans. 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