Updated 19 February 2021
The inspection
This was a targeted inspection to check in part on a specific concern we had about the safety of windows in the home. As part of this inspection we looked at the infection control and prevention measures in place. This was conducted so we can understand the preparedness of the service in preventing or managing an infection outbreak, and to identify good practice we can share with other services.
Inspection team
An inspector visited the service on 21 January 2021.
Service and service type
North Ferriby Nursing Home is a 'care home'. People in care homes receive accommodation and nursing or personal care as a single package under one contractual agreement. CQC regulates both the premises and the care provided, and both were looked at during this inspection.
The service had a manager, who was also one of the providers, registered with the Care Quality Commission. This means they are legally responsible for how the service is run and for the quality and safety of the care provided.
Notice of inspection
We gave the service 24 hours' notice of the inspection.
What we did before the inspection
We reviewed information we had received about the service since the last inspection. We sought feedback from the local infection prevention and control team. The provider was not asked to complete a provider information return prior to this inspection. This is information we require providers to send us to give some key information about the service, what the service does well and improvements they plan to make. We took this into account when we inspected the service and made the judgements in this report. We used all of this information to plan our inspection.
During the inspection
We spoke with the registered manager, clinical lead, and estates manager. We looked at records relating to infection prevention and control (IPC). We looked at checks the registered manager undertook to ensure correct IPC processes were followed. We completed a walkabout of the environment to look at window safety; following social distancing measures.
After the inspection
We continued to seek clarification from the provider to validate evidence found.