Latest Inspection
This is the latest available inspection report for this service, carried out on 26th May 2010. CQC found this care home to be providing an Good service.
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.
For extracts, read the latest CQC inspection for Sussex House.
What the care home does well We were able to speak to staff members about the choices of food on the menu. There are now seasonal menus in place and people are offered choices depending on their tastes and needs. The care plan records we saw were comprehensive and appeared to reflect the current needs and expectations of people living in the home. These included a monitoring sheet completed by staff to ensure these were evaluated regularly. Safe practices appeared to be in place to ensure people receive medication as prescribed to them. A complaints policy is in place and staff appeared to be clear on how this should be used and how to refer cases to the safe guarding adults team should the need arise. There appeared to be sufficient staff on duty to ensure the needs of people can be met at all times. Safety certificates are in place to ensure the equipment is safe to use and the building safe to live and work in. What the care home could do better: Staff would benefit from the daily report sheet being in a format to ensure they can make clear, accurate recordings. The care plan files contain a lot of old information which make it difficult to ascertain peoples current needs. The specific health care needs of individuals were not always clearly described but staff informed us they were investigating a more detailed health passport for people. There were no records of how staff were ensuring that medication is kept at the correct temperature, which could pose a risk to people if items were incorrectly stored. Parts of the building,both inside and outside, are in need of repair to ensure people are living in a comfortable environment suited to their needs. To ensure that correct staff of different grades are on duty at all times staff department and grades should be identified on the duty rota. Random inspection report
Care homes for adults (18-65 years)
Name: Address: Sussex House 36 Princes Road Cleethorpes North East Lincs DN35 8AW two star good service The quality rating for this care home is: The rating was made on: A quality rating is our assessment of how well a care home, agency or scheme is meeting the needs of the people who use it. We give a quality rating following a full review of the service. We call this review a ‘key’ inspection. This is a report of a random inspection of this care home. A random inspection is a short, focussed review of the service. Details of how to get other inspection reports for this care home, including the last key inspection report, can be found on the last page of this report. Lead inspector: Theresa Bryson Date: 2 6 0 5 2 0 1 0 Information about the care home
Name of care home: Address: Sussex House 36 Princes Road Cleethorpes North East Lincs DN35 8AW 01472694574 01472694574 Telephone number: Fax number: Email address: Provider web address: Name of registered provider(s): Name of registered manager (if applicable) Mrs Anne Hanslip Type of registration: Number of places registered: Conditions of registration: Category(ies) : Amina Teja,Mrs Nimet Hirji,Mr Altaf Hirji care home 24 Number of places (if applicable): Under 65 Over 65 24 mental disorder, excluding learning disability or dementia Conditions of registration: 12 Staff receive the appropriate training to meet the needs of service users that have mental health problems that are under 65 and also traning to meet the mental health needs of over 65s Date of last inspection Brief description of the care home Sussex House is a 24-bedded care home providing for the needs of people with mental health problems. The home does not offer nursing care. Individuals health needs are met with the assistance of other health care professionals for example general practitioners, community psychiatric nurses and district nurses. The home will take permanent residents and those needing short- term and respite care. The building is
Care Homes for Adults (18-65 years) Page 2 of 7 Brief description of the care home old and has been extended on several occasions. The accommodation is provided over two floors. There is a passenger lift to the first floor. Sussex House is close to the centre of Cleethorpes and is within five minutes walk of the train station and the beach. Local amenities include shops, public houses, GP surgeries and parks. Regular public transport is easily accessible from the home and is also available to the adjoining town of Grimsby. Information about the home and its services can be found in the statement of purpose and service user guide, Both these documents are available from the manager of the home. The fees are regularly reviewed. People that live at the home are expected to pay for hairdressing, private chiropody treatments, toiletries and newspapers andmagazines for themselves. More up to date information on fees and charges can be obtained from the manager of the home. Care Homes for Adults (18-65 years) Page 3 of 7 What we found:
We completed a risk assessment prior to this visit and determined that a random inspection should take place at this time. We looked at the information which the staff had sent to us since the last inspection about any significant events which had happened in the home. And what health and social care professionals had told us about their dealings with the home. On the day we spoke to staff members and looked at a number of records and documents as well as having a brief tour of the home. Since the last inspection there have been no new admissions to the home. What the care home does well: What they could do better: If you want to know what action the person responsible for this care home is taking following this report, you can contact them using the details set out on page 2. Care Homes for Adults (18-65 years) Page 4 of 7 Are there any outstanding requirements from the last inspection? Yes £ No R Outstanding statutory requirements
These are requirements that were set at the previous inspection, but have still not been met. They say what the registered person had to do to meet the Care Standards Act 2000, Regulations 2001 and the National Minimum Standards.
No. Standard Regulation Requirement Timescale for action Care Homes for Adults (18-65 years) Page 5 of 7 Requirements and recommendations from this inspection:
Immediate requirements: These are immediate requirements that were set on the day we visited this care home. The registered person had to meet these within 48 hours.
No. Standard Regulation Requirement Timescale for action Statutory requirements These requirements set out what the registered person must do to meet the Care Standards Act 2000, Regulations 2001 and the National Minimum Standards. The registered person(s) must do this within the timescales we have set.
No. Standard Regulation Requirement Timescale for action Recommendations These recommendations are taken from the best practice described in the National Minimum Standards and the registered person(s) should consider them as a way of improving their service.
No Refer to Standard Good Practice Recommendations 1 18 The care plan files should contain current information which should be clearly identifed. All other information must be kept in a secure place. To enable staff to record events about people clearly a comprehensive tool should be produced to enable them to write, if necessarily daily. The health care needs of each person should be clearly identifed and a health action plan/passport produced in case of emergencies. Temperatures should be recorded in all areas where medication is stored to ensure it is safe to use. All areas of the home should be in a good standard of repair to ensure people are living in a safe and comfortable environment suited to their needs. Staff who are on the working duty rota should be identified not only by name but also by grade and staff group to ensure there are sufficient numbers on duty at all times to met the needs of people living in the home. 2 18 3 19 4 5 20 24 6 33 Care Homes for Adults (18-65 years) Page 6 of 7 Reader Information
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