We carried out a review of the data available to us about Chiron Healthcare at Home Northampton Branch on 6 July 2023. We have not found evidence that we need to carry out an inspection or reassess our rating at this stage.
This could change at any time if we receive new information. We will continue to monitor data about this service.
If you have concerns about Chiron Healthcare at Home Northampton Branch, you can give feedback on this service.
Chiron Healthcare at Home Northampton Branch is a care at home service providing the regulated activity of personal care to 21 people at the time of this inspection. Not everyone who used the service received personal care. CQC only inspects where people receive personal care. This is help with tasks related to personal hygiene and eating. Where they do we also consider any wider social care provided.
People’s experience of using this service and what we found
People were protected from the risk of abuse and neglect and risks to people’s health were assessed to reduce risks. There were enough staff to provide safe care to people in their homes.
Medicines were safely administered. Staff followed infection control policies and procedures, including COVID-19 guidance to reduce the risk of the spread of infection. Systems were in place to ensure that accidents and incidents were recorded and acted upon.
People had their needs assessed prior to receiving personal care. Staff were inducted effectively into the service and trained. Staff received regular supervision to develop their roles. Where needed people were supported with their meals and to maintain a balanced diet. Referrals were made to other health and social care professionals as and when required.
People were supported to have maximum choice and control of their lives and staff supported them in the least restrictive way possible and in their best interests; the policies and systems in the service supported this practice.
People and their relatives were listened to and were able to make decisions about their care. Staff were kind, caring and respectful. Care was provided in a dignified and respectful way.
People’s received person-centred care. People were able to make choices about the way they wanted their care to be provided. A complaints policy and system were in place so that any complaints could be dealt with appropriately. People felt able to raise concerns with staff and management if needed.
The management team had a good understanding of the regulatory requirements of their roles. People’s feedback on the quality of care was sought. People told us they felt the service was well managed, and communication was good. Systems were in place to monitor and check on all areas of the service.
For more details, please see the full report which is on the CQC website at www.cqc.org.uk
This service was registered with us on 22 June 2021 and this is the first inspection.
Why we inspected
This inspection was prompted by a review of the information we held about this service.
We will continue to monitor information we receive about the service, which will help inform when we next inspect.