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Inspection on 29/09/06 for Kathryn Court
Also see our care home review for Kathryn Court for more information
This inspection was carried out on 29th September 2006.
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
What has improved since the last inspection?
The admission process for residents has improved. The completion and maintenance of `fluid` charts. The management of morning medication administration routines. A designated smoking area had been identified. Staff morale has improved. Care plan documentation is now held in a secure area of the home. The staff rota was accurate. There is now domestic staff cover in the home most evenings. Care staff routines in the morning have improved.
What the care home could do better:
There must be a consolidation of local management approach and direction. Domestic routines and practices need to be reviewed. The management of care planning documentation and associated records such as risk assessments, accidents records etc remains inadequate. The management of other statutory records such as staff induction and training records, nutritional records, require review. There are health and safety matters, infection control issues as well as universal infection control issues which need to be addressed The management of the home`s stated complaints procedure requires review. Attention needs to be given to reporting procedures required by Regulation 37. Staff working place risk assessments require implementation. There needs to be a review of staff POVA training/competency and POVA reporting procedures. The Commission needs to be consulted before any area/facility within the home is used on a permanent basis for any other reason than that agreed at registration.The management of aids such as walking frames needs review. Call bells must be accessible for residents. A review needs to take place to ensure that all bedroom furniture is `fit for purpose.`