Latest Inspection
This is the latest available inspection report for this service, carried out on 19th August 2010. CQC found this care home to be providing an Adequate service.
The inspector found there to be outstanding requirements from the previous inspection report but made no statutory requirements on the home.
For extracts, read the latest CQC inspection for Withnell House, Inward House Projects.
What the care home does well People living at Withnell House are now encouraged to look after and take responsibility for their own medication, within a safe environment and with full support of staff. Staff offer a number of different types of support, depending on individual needs. All staff have received up to date medication training, so that they know how to handle medicines safely. All medicines are stored safely and securely at all times. What the care home could do better: The management of Withnell House need to continue to work with both staff and people living in the home, to maintain the improvements that have been put into place. Random inspection report
Care homes for adults (18-65 years)
Name: Address: Withnell House, Inward House Projects Bury Lane Withnell Chorley Lancs PR6 8BH one star adequate service 08/01/2010 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: Maggy Howells Date: 1 9 0 8 2 0 1 0 Information about the care home
Name of care home: Address: Withnell House, Inward House Projects Bury Lane Withnell Chorley Lancs PR6 8BH . Telephone number: Fax number: Email address: Provider web address: www.inwardhouse.co.uk Name of registered provider(s): Name of registered manager (if applicable) Miss Jayne Naylor Type of registration: Number of places registered: Conditions of registration: Category(ies) : Inward House Projects care home 29 Number of places (if applicable): Under 65 Over 65 0 0 past or present alcohol dependence past or present drug dependence Conditions of registration: 29 29 The maximum number of service users who can be accommodated is 29. The registered person may provide the following category of service only: Care home only - Code PC. To service users of the following gender: Either, whose primary care needs on admission to the home are within the following categories: Past or present drug dependence - Code D, Past or present alcohol dependence - Code A. Date of last inspection Brief description of the care home Withnell House is a care home offering rehabilitation for adults with a history of drug and/or alcohol dependency. The service provides 24 hour staff support and
Care Homes for Adults (18-65 years) Page 2 of 8 0 1 0 6 2 0 1 0 Brief description of the care home accommodation for up to 29 people. The home is situated in a rural area approximately eight miles from both Preston and Chorley. The home has a mix of single and shared bedrooms, with some having en suite facilities. The building has separate accommodation areas for male and female service users. Withnell House is able to accommodate service users with a physical disability, having wheelchair access, a lift and specific shower and toilet facilities. The length of the programme varies according to the needs of the individual service user, but will normally be between six and nine months. A three month programme may also be offered if this is appropriate to the needs of the service user. The programme is designed to allow service users the time to reflect on how to overcome their addiction or dependency, and take responsibility for decisions. The service user is central to their own recovery. The programme is provided through a series of group and one to one sessions. Inward House Projects, the provider organisation also offers an aftercare programme. Details of the fees can be obtained by contacting the manager of the home. Care Homes for Adults (18-65 years) Page 3 of 8 What we found:
We visited Withnell House in order to see whether or not the service had complied with requirements made regarding the storage, administration and recording of medication. This was an unannounced visit, which means that neither the management nor staff knew we were going. The visit lasted approximately three hours. We looked at medication systems and procedures, medication stocks and records and we spoke with the temporary manager, senior carers and a resident. We gave full feedback to the temporary manager at the end of the visit. Overall medication was now handled well. The management team had worked hard to improve all aspects of handling and recording medication at Withnell House, and as a result, people were now receiving their medication correctly. Staff supported people living in the home to look after and be responsible for their own medication. People were supported to do this in a number of different ways, depending on their individual needs. The best way to support each person had been decided upon by using comprehensive risk assessments and discussions with the client and their keyworker. This was a great improvement and promoted peoples independence and dignity. One resident told us the new way is great, it makes me think about my medicines more and its good to be trusted to do this myself. The support people needed was recorded in their personal care plan, so that staff knew exactly how to meet each persons needs. Records were now clear and accurate and all medication could easily be accounted for. The temporary manager had introduced new audit (checking) systems so that checks could be made on all aspects of handling medicines. People living at Withnell House were sometimes involved in these checks, so that they could make sure they had been taking their medicines correctly and order new supplies as needed. All staff had undergone medication training and were taking part in ongoing training on the new systems in place. The management of Withnell House must now work with staff and people living in the home to ensure that these improvements are maintained. What the care home does well:
People living at Withnell House are now encouraged to look after and take responsibility for their own medication, within a safe environment and with full support of staff. Staff offer a number of different types of support, depending on individual needs. All staff have received up to date medication training, so that they know how to handle medicines safely. All medicines are stored safely and securely at all times.
Care Homes for Adults (18-65 years) Page 4 of 8 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 5 of 8 Are there any outstanding requirements from the last inspection? Yes R No £ 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 1 37 7 A responsible individual for the organisation must be registered with the CQC. In order that there is a nominated person from Inward House Projects who is responsible for supervising the management of the care home. 01/03/2010 Care Homes for Adults (18-65 years) Page 6 of 8 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 Care Homes for Adults (18-65 years) Page 7 of 8 Reader Information
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