Inspection on 11/03/04 for Normanby House

Care Home For Older PeopleNormanby House6 Belgrave Crescent Scarborough North Yorkshire YO11 1UBUnannounced Inspection11th March 2004 Commission for Social Care InspectionLaunched in April 2004, the Commission for Social Care Inspection (CSCI) is the single inspectorate for social care in England. The Commission combines the work formerly done by the Social Services Inspectorate (SSI), the SSI/Audit Commission Joint Review Team and the National Care Standards Commission. The role of CSCI is to: · Promote improvement in social care · Inspect all social care - for adults and children - in the public, private and voluntary sectors · Publish annual reports to Parliament on the performance of social care and on the state of the social care market · Inspect and assess `Value for Money of council social services · Hold performance statistics on social care · Publish the `star ratings for council social services · Register and inspect services against national standards · Host the Childrens Rights Director role.Inspection Methods & FindingsSECTION B of this report summarises key findings and evidence from this inspection. The following 4-point scale is used to indicate the extent to which standards have been met or not met by placing the assessed level alongside the phrase Standard met? The 4-point scale ranges from: 4 - Standard Exceeded (Commendable) 3 - Standard Met (No Shortfalls) 2 - Standard Almost Met (Minor Shortfalls) 1 - Standard Not Met (Major Shortfalls) O or blank in the Standard met? box denotes standard not assessed on this occasion. 9 in the Standard met? box denotes standard not applicable. X is used where a percentage value or numerical value is not applicable. ESTABLISHMENT INFORMATION Name of establishment Normanby House Address 6 Belgrave Crescent, Scarborough, North Yorkshire, YO11 1UB Email Address Name of registered provider(s)/Company (if applicable) Anchor Trust Name of registered manager (if applicable) Mrs Penelope Jane Fletcher Type of registration Care Home No. of places registered (if applicable) 25 Tel No: 01723 501638 Fax No: 01723 369318Category(ies) of registration, with (number of places) Old age, not falling within any other category (25) Registration number B060000277 Date First registered 30th July 2002 Was the home registered under the Registered Homes Act 1984 Do additional conditions of registration apply ? Date of last inspectionDate of latest registration certificate 30th July 2002 YES NO 10/06/04 If Yes Refer to Part CNormanby HousePage 1 Date of Inspection Visit Time of Inspection Visit Name of Inspector Name of Inspector Name of Inspector 1 2 311th March 2004 09:30 am David Martin NA NA NAID Code075214Name of Inspector 4 Name of Lay Assessor (if applicable) Lay assessors are members of the public independent of the NCSC. They accompany inspectors on some inspections and bring a different perspective to the inspection process Name of Specialist (e.g. Interpreter/Signer) (if applicable) Name of Establishment Representative at the time of inspectionNA NA Mrs Marion ONeill & Ms Catherine BrownNormanby HousePage 2 CONTENTSIntroduction to Report and Inspection Inspection Visits Brief Description of the Services Provided Part A: Summary of Inspection Findings Inspection Summary Statutory Requirements/Good Practice Recommendations from last Inspection Conditions of Registration Statutory Requirements/ Good Practice Recommendations from this Inspection Part B: Inspection Findings National Minimum Standards For Older People: Choice of Home Health and Personal Care Daily Life and Social Activities Complaints and Protection Environment Staffing Management & Administration Part C: Part D: Part E: E.1. E.2. E.3. Compliance with additional conditions of registration (if applicable) Lay Assessors Summary (where applicable) Providers Response Providers comments Action Plan Providers AgreementNormanby HousePage 3 INTRODUCTION TO REPORT AND INSPECTION Every establishment that falls within the jurisdiction of the National Care Standards Commission (NCSC), is subject to inspection, to establish if the establishment is meeting the National Minimum Standards relevant to that setting and the requirements of the Care Standards Act 2000. This document summarises the inspection findings of the NCSC in respect of Normanby House. The inspection findings relate to the National Minimum Standards (NMS) for Care Homes for Older People published by the Secretary of State under the Care Standards Act 2000. The Regulations applicable to the inspected service are secondary legislation, with which a service provider must comply. Service providers are expected to comply fully with the National Minimum Standards. The National Minimum Standards will form the basis for judgements by the NCSC regarding registration, the imposition and variation of registration conditions and any enforcement action. The report follows the format of the NMS and the numbering shown in the report corresponds to that of the standards. The report will show the following: · Inspection methods used · Key findings and evidence · Overall ratings in relation to the standards · Compliance with the Regulations · Required actions on the part of the provider · Recommended good practice · Summary of the findings · Report of the Lay Assessor (where relevant) · Providers response and proposed action plan to address findings This report is a public document. INSPECTION VISITS Inspections are undertaken in line with the agreed regulatory framework with additional visits as required. This is in accordance with the provisions of the Care Standards Act 2000. The report is based on the findings of the specified inspection dates.Normanby HousePage 4 BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF THE SERVICES PROVIDED. Normanby House is a semi-detached property approximately half a mile from Scarborough town. It consists in part of a converted dwelling house and purpose built accommodation. The upper floors are accessed by vertical passenger lift. The home is set in its own grounds with adequate parking spaces. It has easy access to the shops, amenities and local transport systems. The home provides residential care for 25 older people aged 65 years of age and over who do not have any specialist requirements. Anchor Trust is the registered Provider.Normanby HousePage 5 PART A SUMMARY OF INSPECTION FINDINGSINSPECTORS SUMMARYNormanby HousePage 6 This inspection was carried out on an unannounced basis on 11th March2004. Service Users who spoke with the inspectors were positive about the quality of service provided. The registration certificate requires to be amended to reflect the change in the address of the organisations head office. Choice of Home (Standards 1 ­ 6) The 1 standards assessed was met. Pre-admission assessments are completed by Normanby House staff. All placements made by social services are agreed only on production of a care management plan. Service Users are involved in their reviews. Standard 6 does not apply. Health and Personal Care (Standards 7 ­ 11) 2 of the 2 sandards assessed were met. There are arrangements for service user to receive appropriate dental, eyesight, foot care. In the last inspection report a recommendation was made for the home to introduce nutritional screening and this has been carried. Daily Life and Social Activities (Standards 12 ­ 15) None of the standards were assessed. Complaints and Protection (Standards 16 ­ 18) The 1 standards assessed was met. The home has `whistle blowing policy and has obtained a copy of `No Secrets and `North Yorkshire County Councils Multi-Agency Procedure for the Protection of Vulnerable Adults. Policy documents were available regarding the use of restraint and the management of challenging behaviour. There are proper safeguards in respect of service users finances and valuables. Environment (Standards 19 ­ 26) The 1 standards assessed was met. All bedrooms comply with standards regarding useable floorspace. Staffing (Standards 27 ­ 30) 1 of the 2 standards assessed were met. 50 of care staff should be are qualified to NVQ level 2 in care by 2005. There are currently 5 care staff working towards NVQ2 qualifications. Management and Administration (Standards 31 ­ 38) 3 of the 3 standards assessed were met. The registered manager has recently obtained the `Registered Manager Award. All staff receive supervision every 6 weeks. Requests can be made for additional supervision sessions if necessary.Normanby HousePage 7 Requirements from last Inspection visit fully actioned? If No please list belowYESSTATUTORY REQUIREMENTS Identified below are areas not addressed from the last inspection report which indicate a non-compliance with the Care Standards Act 2000 and accompanying Regulations. No. Regulation Standard Required actions Timescale for action None Action is being taken by the National Care Standards Commission to ensure compliance in regard to the above requirements. RECOMMENDATIONS Identified below are recommendations from the last inspection that have not been implemented No. Refer to Good Practice Recommendations Standard NoneCONDITIONS OF REGISTRATION THAT APPLY (OTHER THAN NUMBERS AND CATEGORY OF SERVICE USERS). NoneMet (Yes / No)Normanby HousePage 8 STATUTORY REQUIREMENTS IDENTIFIED DURING THE INSPECTION Action Plan: The Registered Person is requested to provide the Commission with an Action Plan, which indicates how requirements and recommendations are to be addressed with the time scale within which such actions will be taken. This action plan will be made available on request to the Area Office.STATUTORY REQUIREMENTS Identified below are areas addressed in the main body of the report, which indicate noncompliance with the Care Standards Act 2000, and accompanying Regulations 2001 and the National Minimum Standards. The Registered Provider(s) is/are required to comply within the given time scales. No. Regulation Standard * Requirement Timescale for action NoneRECOMMENDATIONS Identified below are areas addressed in the main body of the report, which relate to National Minimum Standards and are seen as good practice issues which should be considered for implementation by the registered Provider(s) No. Refer to Good Practice Recommendations Standard * 1 OP28 50 of care staff should be qualified to NVQ level 2 in care by 2005.* Note: You may refer to the relevant standard in the remainder of the report by omitting the 2-letter prefix e.g. OP10 refers to Standard 10.Normanby HousePage 9 PART BINSPECTION METHODS & FINDINGSThe following inspection methods have been used in the production of this report Direct Observation Indirect Observation Sampling · Pre-inspection Questionnaire · Records · Care Plans / Care Pathways · Meals · Activities · Other (Specify) `Tracking care and support Group discussion with service users Individual discussion with service users Group discussion with staff Individual discussion with staff Discussion with management Service user survey Relatives/significant others survey/feedback Visiting Professionals survey / feedback Tour of Premises Formal Interviews Document reading Additional Inspection Information: Number of Service Users spoken to at time of inspection Number of Relatives/significant others the inspectors had contact with Number of letters received in respect of the service CRB check for the Responsible Individual seen CRB check for the Manager seen Certificate of registration was displayed at the time of the inspection Certificate of registration accurately reflected the situation in the service at the time of inspection Total number of care staff employed (excluding managers) Total number of staff with nursing qualifications employed Date of Inspection Time of Inspection Duration Of Inspection (hrs) YES YES NO YES YES NO NO NO YES YES YES NO YES YES NO NO NO NO NO YES 8 0 0 YES YES YES NO X X 11/03/04 10:30 3Normanby HousePage 10 The following pages summarise the key findings and evidence from this inspection, together with the NCSC assessment of the extent to which the National Minimum Standards for Care homes for older persons have been met. The following scale is used to indicate the extent to which standards have been met or not met by placing the assessed level alongside the phrase Standard met? The scale ranges from: 4 - Standard Exceeded 3 - Standard Met 2 - Standard Almost Met 1 - Standard Not Met (Commendable) (No shortfalls) (Minor shortfalls) (Major shortfalls)0 or blank in the Standard met? box denotes standard not assessed on this occasion. 9 in the Standard met? box denotes standard not applicable. X is used where a percentage value or numerical value is not applicable.Normanby HousePage 11 Choice of HomeThe intended outcomes for the following set of standards are: · · · · · · 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.Standard 1 (1.1 ­ 1.3) The registered person produces and makes available to service users an up to date statement of purpose setting out the aims, objectives, philosophy of care, services and facilities and terms and conditions of the home; and provides a service users guide to the home for current and prospective residents. The statement of purpose clearly sets out the physical environmental standards met by a home in relation to standards 20.1, 20.4, 21.3, 21.4, 22.2, 22.5, 23.3 and 23.10: a summary of this information appears in the homes service users guide Range of fees charged From (£) X To (£) XAny charges for extras If yes, please state what the extras are: Key findings/Evidence Not assessed.YESNEWSPAPERS, HAIRDRESSING Standard met? 0Normanby HousePage 12 Standard 2 (2.1 ­ 2.2) Each service user is provided with a statement of terms and conditions at the point of moving into the home (or contract if purchasing their care privately). 0 Key findings/Evidence Standard met? Not assessed.Standard 3 (3.1 ­ 3.5) New service users are admitted only on the basis of a full assessment undertaken by people trained to do so, and to which the prospective service user, his/her representatives (if any) and relevant professionals have been party. 3 Key findings/Evidence Standard met? Pre-admission assessments are completed by Normanby House staff. All placements made by social services are agreed only on production of a care management plan. Service Users are involved in their reviews.Standard 4 (4.1 - 4.4) The registered person is able to demonstrate the homes capacity to meet the assessed needs (including specialist needs) of individuals admitted to the home. 0 Key findings/Evidence Standard met? Not assessed.Standard 5 (5.1 ­ 5.3) The registered person ensures that prospective service users are invited to visit the home and to move in on a trial basis, before they and / or their representatives make a decision to stay; unplanned admissions are avoided where possible. 0 Key findings/Evidence Standard met? Not assessed.Normanby HousePage 13 Standard 6 (6.1 - 6.5) Where service users are admitted only for intermediate care, dedicated accommodation is provided together with specialised facilities, equipment and staff to deliver short-term intensive rehabilitation and enable service users to return home. 9 Key findings/Evidence Standard met? Intermediate care is not provided.Normanby HousePage 14 Health and Personal CareThe intended outcomes for the following set of standards are: · · · · · The service users health, personal and social care needs are set out in an individual plan of care. Service users make decisions about their lives with assistance as needed. Service users, where appropriate, are responsible for their own medication, and are protected by the homes 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.Standard 7 (7.1 ­ 7.6) A service user plan of care generated from a comprehensive assessment (see Standard 3) is drawn up with each service user and provides the basis for the care to be delivered. 0 Key findings/Evidence Standard met? Not assessed.Standard 8 (8.1 ­ 8.13) The registered person promotes and maintains service users health and ensures access to health care services to meet assessed needs. Number of incidents where service users have been taken to Accident and Emergency during last 12 months Number of service users with pressure sores at time of inspection (from information taken from care notes)X X3 Key findings/Evidence Standard met? There are arrangements for service user to receive appropriate dental, eyesight, foot care. In the last inspection report a recommendation was made for the home to introduce nutritional screening and this has been carried.Normanby HousePage 15 Standard 9 (9.1 ­ 9.11) The registered person ensures that there is a policy and staff adhere to the procedures for the receipt, recording, storage, handling administration and disposal of medicines, and service users are able to take responsibility for their own medication if they wish, within a risk management framework. 0 Key findings/Evidence Standard Met? Not assessed.Standard 10 (10.1 ­ 10.7) The arrangements for health and personal care ensure that service users privacy and dignity are respected at all times, and with particular regard to: personal care giving, including nursing, bathing, washing, using the toilet or commode, consultation with and examination by health and social care professionals, consultation with legal and financial advisors, maintaining social contacts with relatives and friends, entering bedrooms, toilets and bathrooms, and following death. 0 Key findings/Evidence Standard met? Not assessed.Standard 11 (11.1 ­ 11.12). Care and comfort are given to service users who are dying, their death is handled with dignity and propriety, and their spiritual needs, rites and functions observed. 3 Key findings/Evidence Standard met? There have been no deaths within the home itself for at least 12 months. Service users who are too poorly to be cared for at the home have been transferred to hospital. Services Users wishes in the event of their death are recorded on service user plans. Staff have attended service users funerals.Normanby HousePage 16 Daily Life and Social ActivitiesThe intended outcomes for the following set of standards are: · · · · 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.Standard 12 (12.1 ­ 12.4) The routines of daily living and activities made available are flexible and varied to suit service users expectations, preferences and capacities. 0 Key findings/Evidence Standard met? Not assessed.Standard 13 (13.1 ­ 13.6) Service users are able to have visitors at any reasonable time and links with the local community are developed and/or maintained in accordance with service users preferences 0 Key findings/Evidence Standard met? Not assessed.Standard 14 (14.1 ­ 14.5) The registered person conducts the home so as to maximise service users capacity to exercise personal autonomy and choice. 0 Key findings/Evidence Standard met? Not assessed.Normanby HousePage 17 Standard 15 (15.1 ­ 15.9) The registered person ensures that service users receive a varied, appealing, wholesome and nutritious diet which is suited to individual, assessed and recorded requirements and that meals are taken in a congenial setting and at flexible times. 0 Key findings/Evidence Standard met? Not assessed.Normanby HousePage 18 Complaints and ProtectionThe intended outcomes for the following set of standards are: · · · 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.Standard 16 (16.1 ­ 16.4) The registered person ensures that there is a simple clear and accessible complaints procedure which includes the stages and time-scales for the process and that complaints are dealt with promptly and effectively. No. of complaints made to the home during last 12 months No. of these complaints fully substantiated No. of these complaints partly substantiated No. of these complaints not substantiated No. of these complaints not yet resolved No. of complaints sent direct to NCSC Percentage of complaints responded to within 28 days Key findings/Evidence Not assessed. X X X X X X X 0Standard met?Standard 17 (17.1 ­ 17.3) Service users have their legal rights protected, are enabled to exercise their legal rights directly and participate in the civic process if they wish. 0 Key findings/Evidence Standard met? Not assessed.Normanby HousePage 19 Standard 18 (18.1 ­ 18.6) The registered person ensures that service users are safeguarded from physical, financial, or material, psychological or sexual abuse, neglect, discriminatory abuse or self harm, inhuman or degrading treatment through deliberate intent, negligence or ignorance, in accordance with written policies. The home has an Adult Protection procedure (including Whistle Blowing) which complies with the Public Disclosure Act 1998 and the Department of Health Guidance No Secrets No. of staff referred for inclusion on POVA lists YES X3 Key findings/Evidence Standard met? The home has `whistle blowing policy and has obtained a copy of `No Secrets and `North Yorkshire County Councils Multi-Agency Procedure for the Protection of Vulnerable Adults. Policy documents were available regarding the use of restraint and the management of challenging behaviour. There are proper safeguards in respect of service users finances and valuables.Normanby HousePage 20 EnvironmentThe intended outcomes for the following set of standards are: · · · · · · · · 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.Standard 19 (19.1 ­ 19.6) The location and layout of the home is suitable for its stated purpose; it is accessible, safe and well maintained; meets service users individual and collective needs in a comfortable and homely way and has been designed with reference to relevant guidance. 0 Key findings/Evidence Standard met? Not assessed.Standard 20. (20.1 ­ 20.7) In all newly built homes and first time registrations the home provides sitting, recreational and dining space (referred to collectively as communal space) apart from service users private accommodation and excluding corridors and entrance hall amounting to at least 4.1 sq. metres for each service user. 0 Key findings/Evidence Standard met? Not assessed.Standard 21 (21.1 ­ 21.8) Toilet, washing and bathing facilities are provided to meet the needs of service users. 0 Key findings/Evidence Standard met? Not assessed.Normanby HousePage 21 Standard 22 (22.1 ­ 22.8) The registered person demonstrates that an assessment of the premises and facilities has been made by suitably qualified persons including a qualified occupational therapist, with specialist knowledge of the client groups catered for and provides evidence that the recommended disability equipment has been secured or provided and environmental adaptations made to meet the needs of service users. 0 Key findings/Evidence Standard met? Not assessed.Normanby HousePage 22 Standard 23 (23.1 ­ 23.11) The home provides accommodation for each service user which meets minimum space as prescribed Total number of single bedrooms with at least 10 sq.m usable space or additional compensatory space Pre-existing homes only (1 April 2003) - single bedrooms below 10 sq.m usable space or additional compensatory space Total number of wheelchair users accommodated for in rooms at least 12sq.m Total number of wheelchair users accommodated for in rooms at less than 12sq.m Total number of shared rooms at least 16 sq.m Total number shared rooms less than 16 sq.m Percentage of places within single rooms: 100 80 - 99 Less than 80 Total number of single bedrooms Total number of single rooms with en suite Total number of double rooms Total number of double rooms with en suite Key findings/Evidence All bedrooms comply with current standards. YES NO NO 25 0 0 0 Standard met? 3 24 02 0 0 0Normanby HousePage 23 Standard 24 (24.1 ­ 24.8) The home provides private accommodation for each service user, which is furnished and equipped to assure comfort and privacy and meets the assessed needs of the service user. 0 Key findings/Evidence Standard met? Not assessed.Standard 25 (25.1 ­ 25 8) The heating, lighting, water supply and ventilation of service users accommodation meet the relevant environmental health and safety requirements and the needs of individual service users. 0 Key findings/Evidence Standard met? Not assessed.Standard 26 (26.1 ­ 26.9) The premises are kept clean, hygienic and free from offensive odours throughout and systems are in place to control the spread of infection in accordance with relevant legislation and published professional guidance. 0 Key findings/Evidence Standard met? Not assessed.Normanby HousePage 24 StaffingThe intended outcomes for the following set of standards are: · · · · 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 homes recruitment policy and practices. Staff are trained and competent to do their jobs.Standard 27 (27.1 ­ 27.7) Staffing numbers and skill mix of qualified/unqualified staff are appropriate to the assessed need of the service users, the size, the layout and purpose of the home, at all times. Number of staff /hours in respect of service user needs based on guidance recommended by Department of Health. Personal Nursing Care No. service users High No. staff hours X X X needs allocated No. service users Medium needs No. service users Low needs No. of staff hours required No. of full time equivalent first level registered nurses No. of care staff No. of ancillary staff Key findings/Evidence Not assessed. X X X No. staff hours allocated No. staff hours allocated No. of staff hours provided X X X X X XX X X Standard met? 0Normanby HousePage 25 Standard 28 (28.1 ­ 28.3) A minimum ratio of 50 trained members of care staff (NVQ Level 2 or equivalent) is achieved by 2005, excluding the registered manager and/or care manager, and in care homes providing nursing, excluding those members of care staff who are registered nurses. No. care staff (excluding registered nurses) with NVQ level 2 or equivalent of care staff with NVQ level 2 7 34 2 Key findings/Evidence Standard met? 50 of care staff should be qualified to NVQ level 2 in care by 2005. There are currently 5 care staff working towards NVQ2 qualifications. See Recommendations from this inspection, No. 1.Standard 29 (29.1 ­ 29.6) The registered person operates a thorough recruitment procedure based on equal opportunities and ensuring the protection of service users. 0 Key findings/Evidence Standard met? Not assessed.Standard 30 (30.1 ­ 30.4) The registered person ensures that there is a staff training and development programme, which meets the National Training Organisation (NTO) workforce training targets and ensures staff fulfil the aims of the home and meet the changing needs of service users. 3 Key findings/Evidence Standard met? All new staff complete induction training devised by the organisation to meet standards set down by TOPPS. The foundation programme also meets TOPPS standards.Normanby HousePage 26 Management and AdministrationThe intended outcomes for the following set of standards are: · · · · · · · · 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 homes record keeping, policies and procedures. The health, safety and welfare of service users and staff are promoted and protected.Standard 31 (31.1 ­ 31.8) The registered manager is qualified, competent and experienced to run the home and meet its stated purpose, aims and objectives. 3 Key findings/Evidence Standard met? The current manager has a Higher National Certificate in Caring Services and a City and Guilds 325/3. She achieved the Registered Managers Award in December 2003. Records show that she undergoes regular training along side the staff.Standard 32 (32.1 ­ 32.7) The registered manager ensures that the management approach of the home creates an open, positive and inclusive atmosphere. 0 Key findings/Evidence Standard met? Not assessed.Standard 33 (33.1 ­ 33.10) Effective quality assurance and quality monitoring systems, based on seeking the views of service users are in place to measure success in meeting the aims, objectives and the statement of purpose of the home. 3 Key findings/Evidence Standard met? S survey of service users views has been recently carried out but the results has not yet been analysed or published. The organisation has achieved the `Hospitality Assured award. Regulation 26 visits are carried out by Anchor Trust staff.Normanby HousePage 27 Standard 34 (34.1 ­ 34.5) Suitable accounting and financial procedures are adopted to demonstrate current financial viability and to ensure that there is effective and efficient management of the business. 3 Key findings/Evidence Standard met? Anchor Trust has suitable accounting and financial procedures to ensure the financial viability of the home. The manager has control over the day-to-day budgets and these were available for inspection.Standard 35 (35.1 ­ 35.6) The registered manager ensures that service users control their own money except where they state that they do not wish to or they lack capacity and that safeguards are in place to protect the interests of the service user. Number of service users subject to Power of Attorney processes Number of service users subject to Enduring Power of Attorney processes Number of service users subject to Guardianship Orders Key findings/Evidence Not assessed. Standard met? 0 X X XStandard 36 (36.1 ­ 36.5) The registered person ensures that the employment policies and procedures adopted by the home and its induction, training and supervision arrangements are put into practice. 3 Key findings/Evidence Standard met? All staff receive supervision every 6 weeks. Requests can be made for additional supervision sessions if necessary.Normanby HousePage 28 Standard 37 (37.1 ­ 37.3) Records required by regulation for the protection of service users and for the effective and efficient running of the business are maintained, up to date and accurate. 0 Key findings/Evidence Standard met? Not assessed.Standard 38 (38.1 ­ 38.9) The registered manager ensures so far as is reasonably practicable, the health, safety and welfare of service users and staff. 0 Key findings/Evidence Standard met? Not assessed.Normanby HousePage 29 PART C(where applicable)COMPLIANCE WITH CONDITIONSCondition None CommentsComplianceLead Inspector Second Inspector Locality Manager DateDavid Martin Stephen SharpSignature Signature SignatureNormanby HousePage 30 PART D(where applicable) Not applicableLAY ASSESSORS SUMMARYLay Assessor Date Public reportsSignatureIt should be noted that all NCSC inspection reports are public documents.Normanby HousePage 31 PART EE.1PROVIDERS RESPONSE TO IDENTIFIED STATUTORY REQUIREMENTSRegistered Persons comments/confirmation relating to the content and accuracy of the report for the above inspection.We would welcome comments on the content of this report relating to the Inspection conducted on 11th March 2004 and any factual inaccuracies: Please limit your comments to one side of A4 if possibleNormanby HousePage 32 Action taken by the NCSC in response to provider comments: Amendments to the report were necessary NOComments were received from the provider Provider comments/factual amendments were incorporated into the final inspection report Provider comments are available on file at the Area Office but have not been incorporated into the final inspection report. The inspector believes the report to be factually accurateYESNOYESNote: In instances where there is a major difference of view between the Inspector and the Registered Provider both views will be made available on request to the Area Office. Status of the Providers Action Plan at time of publication of the final inspection report: Action plan was required YESAction plan was received at the point of publicationYESAction plan covers all the statutory requirements in a timely fashion Action plan did not cover all the statutory requirements and required further discussion Provider has declined to provide an action planYESNONOOther: enter details here NONormanby HousePage 33 E.3PROVIDERS AGREEMENT Registered Persons statement of agreement/comments: Please complete the relevant section that applies.E.3.1 I of confirm that the contents of this report are a fair and accurate representation of the facts relating to the inspection conducted on the above date(s) and that I agree with the requirements made and will seek to comply with these. Print Name Signature Designation Date Or E.3.2 I of am unable to confirm that the contents of this report are a fair and accurate representation of the facts relating to the inspection conducted on the above date(s) for the following reasons:Print Name Signature Designation Date Note: In instance where there is a profound difference of view between the Inspector and the Registered Provider both views will be reported. Please attach any extra pages, as applicable.Normanby HousePage 34 - Please note that this information is included on www.bestcarehome.co.uk under license from the regulator. Re-publishing this information is in breach of the terms of use of that website. Discrete codes and changes have been inserted throughout the textual data shown on the site that will provide incontrovertable proof of copying in the event this information is re-published on other websites. 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