Inspection on 09/09/05 for Magenta

This inspection was carried out on 9th September 2005.

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

The inspector made no statutory requirements on the home as a result of this inspection and there were no outstanding actions from the previous inspection report.

Other inspections for this house

Magenta 08/02/07

Magenta 01/06/05

Magenta 20/10/04

Magenta 24/06/04

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CARE HOME ADULTS 18-65 Magenta 31 St Johns Church Road Folkestone Kent CT19 5BH Lead Inspector Wendy Mills Unannounced 9 September 2005 9:30 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. Magenta H56-H05 S23236 Magenta V248686 090905 Stage 4.doc Version 1.40 Page 3 SERVICE INFORMATION Name of service Magenta Address 31 St Johns Church Road, Folkestone, Kent, CT20 2RL 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) 01303 254904 Blythson Limited Kerri Castle Care home only 3 Category(ies) of LearningDisabilities x 3 registration, with number of places Magenta H56-H05 S23236 Magenta V248686 090905 Stage 4.doc Version 1.40 Page 4 SERVICE INFORMATION Conditions of registration: Date of last inspection 1st June 2005 Brief Description of the Service: Magenta is a residential home providing care and proactive support for three people with a learning disability and challenging behaviour. The registered providers are Bltyhson Ltd. Magenta is a large, late Victorian town house situated close to Folkestone town centre and local amenities. It provides spacious and tastefully decorated accommodation. There are three large bedrooms, a spacious lounge, a dining room, breakfast room and kichen. The service users participate in a wide range of meaningful activities. The home maintains a consistent and positive approach to the management of challenging behaviour and has been inspected in accordance with the Care Standards Act 2000 for the past two years. Magenta H56-H05 S23236 Magenta V248686 090905 Stage 4.doc Version 1.40 Page 5 SUMMARY This is an overview of what the inspector found during the inspection. This unannounced inspection began at 10.00hours and lasted for three hours. The inspector was able to speak to all three of the service users and one staff member. Discussion was held with the registered manager, Ms Kerri Castle and a tour of the home and garden was undertaken. Key documentation and care plans were examined. Both direct and indirect observation was used throughout the inspection. Since the last inspection two of the service users have moved on to more independent living and two new service users have been admitted. What the service does well: What has improved since the last inspection? Two of the service users made such good progress in the home that they have now been able to move on to more independent living. The service users have all attended a six-day personal development course in Wales. An interesting and informative newsletter is being produced on a regular basis. Magenta H56-H05 S23236 Magenta V248686 090905 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. Magenta H56-H05 S23236 Magenta V248686 090905 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 Magenta H56-H05 S23236 Magenta V248686 090905 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) 3&4 The home has excellent admissions policies and procedures. This means that new service users are clear about their rights and responsibilities whilst living in the home. EVIDENCE: The two new service users said that they had been able to visit the home before moving in. They spoke enthusiastically about the personal development course that they attended with other service users from homes within the group. They said that this had helped them make friends. Care plans were up-to-date and well maintained. They record the needs of the service users, and describe how these needs will be met, very well. Magenta H56-H05 S23236 Magenta V248686 090905 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) 6,7,8&9 The service users know their needs are valued and that they can trust the staff at the Home to maintain confidentiality. There is a clear and consistent care planning process that is understood by the service users and in which they participate fully. EVIDENCE: Both long and short term goals are recorded in the care plans. Conversation with the service users confirmed that they are aware of their care plans and have been actively involved in the care planning process. Indirect observation showed that the staff give appropriate support when helping the service users make decisions. The service users spoke about how they help with the household chores. They spoke enthusiastically about the variety of activities in which they take part Magenta H56-H05 S23236 Magenta V248686 090905 Stage 4.doc Version 1.40 Page 10 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) 11,15 &16 The home is proactive in the way it promotes fulfilling lifestyles for the service users It supports the service users to maintain positive friendships and family relationships. However, more effort could be made to ensure all appropriate friendships are maintained. EVIDENCE: Documentation shows that the home actively seeks appropriate activities for all the service users. Prior to admission to the home the two new service users were able to attend a residential Personal Development Course in Wales. They spoke very enthusiastically about this and told of all the activities, such as abseiling and camping, in which they had taken part. The home now produces a newsletter on a regular basis and a copy of the most recent one was given to the inspector. It is well presented and interesting and tells about the busy and interesting lives that the service users lead. Magenta H56-H05 S23236 Magenta V248686 090905 Stage 4.doc Version 1.40 Page 11 Two of the service users have lived in other residential accommodation where they still have friends. The home could improve the way they support these friendships by making contact with the registered managers of these homes to agree positive ways in which these friendships can be maintained. Magenta H56-H05 S23236 Magenta V248686 090905 Stage 4.doc Version 1.40 Page 12 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 Personal support is offered in such a way that protects the privacy and dignity of the service users and promotes their independence. EVIDENCE: The service users said that they can talk to the staff if they are worried. They trust the staff to act on their behalf when necessary. They said that they know that the staff will only share information about them when it is necessary. Inspection of care plans showed that health and emotional needs are identified and met. All appropriate specialist heath care is accessed on behalf of the service users and they are supported to attend appointments at the hospital or local GP practice. Staff training is linked to specific needs of the service users. Magenta H56-H05 S23236 Magenta V248686 090905 Stage 4.doc Version 1.40 Page 13 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 The home manages complaints well and learns from the issues they raise. There is a good awareness of Adult Protection issues and how to protect the service users from all forms of abuse. The service users know their concerns will be listened to and acted upon. EVIDENCE: There are sound written policies in respect of complaints and adult Protection procedures. During the inspection it was possible to discuss complaints with the service users and it was good to note that the staff had supported one service user to use the complaints system appropriately. Discussion with the service user showed that she was clear about her right to make a complaint and that she trusted staff to help her do this. There has been only one complaint during the last year and this was not upheld by the CSCI. Magenta H56-H05 S23236 Magenta V248686 090905 Stage 4.doc Version 1.40 Page 14 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) 24,25,26,27,28&30 The standard of the environment within the Home is very good and provides the service users with an attractive and homely place to live. EVIDENCE: A tour of the home was undertaken. All areas are tastefully decorated. Furnishings are of good quality and soft furnishings co-ordinate well with the décor. The Home is well maintained and the bedrooms reflect the personalities of the service users. The new service users were pleased to show us their rooms. Both rooms have been decorated to reflect the colour choices of the service users and both said they were very happy with their rooms. All areas of the Home were very clean and hygienic on the day of inspection. The registered providers undertake regular inspections of the Home and their reports confirm that they are rigorous in their insistence on a high standard of maintenance and cleanliness. Magenta H56-H05 S23236 Magenta V248686 090905 Stage 4.doc Version 1.40 Page 15 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) 31,32&33 Staff morale is high and there is an enthusiastic workforce that positively promotes the independence of the service users. EVIDENCE: There are excellent staffing levels and staff training is very good. The Company has a member of staff who takes responsibility for the co-ordination of training and development across the Blythson Homes. The service users said that they can ask staff to help them if they need. Appropriate staffing is in place to support the new service users. Magenta H56-H05 S23236 Magenta V248686 090905 Stage 4.doc Version 1.40 Page 16 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) 38,39&42 The Manager is well supported by senior staff and the registered providers in providing clear leadership throughout the Home. There is clarity of organisational structures and of roles and responsibilities. The quality assurance systems in the home are excellent EVIDENCE: The registered manager, Ms Kerri Castle, said that she is well supported by both her staff and the registered providers. Documentation in the home is generally well maintained and the registered providers regularly check that this is up to standard. Magenta H56-H05 S23236 Magenta V248686 090905 Stage 4.doc Version 1.40 Page 17 The providers send regular, comprehensive reports to the CSCI in accordance with Regulation 26. In addition, they are committed to a continuous improvement plan and have recently introduced a new quality audit checklist. No health and safety hazards were noted during a tour of the home. Magenta H56-H05 S23236 Magenta V248686 090905 Stage 4.doc Version 1.40 Page 18 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 x 4 4 x Standard No 22 23 ENVIRONMENT Score 3 3 INDIVIDUAL NEEDS AND CHOICES Standard No 6 7 8 9 10 LIFESTYLES Score 4 3 3 3 x Score Standard No 24 25 26 27 28 29 30 STAFFING Score 4 4 3 3 3 x 3 Standard No 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 3 x x x 2 3 x Standard No 31 32 33 34 35 36 Score 3 3 3 x x x CONDUCT AND MANAGEMENT OF THE HOME PERSONAL AND HEALTHCARE SUPPORT Standard No 18 19 20 21 Magenta Score 3 3 x x Standard No 37 38 39 40 41 42 43 Score x 4 3 x x 3 x H56-H05 S23236 Magenta V248686 090905 Stage 4.doc Version 1.40 Page 19 no 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 Regulation Requirement Timescale for action RECOMMENDATIONS These recommendations relate to National Minimum Standards and are seen as good practice for the Registered Provider/s to consider carrying out. No. 1. Refer to Standard 15 Good Practice Recommendations the registered manager should make contact with registered managers from previous homes of new service users in order to ensure appropriate freindships are maintained. 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