Elizabeth House

Updated 6 March 2021

We carried out this inspection under Section 60 of the Health and Social Care Act 2008 as part of our regulatory functions. This inspection was planned to check whether the provider is meeting the legal requirements and regulations associated with the Health and Social Care Act 2008.

As part of CQC’s response to the coronavirus pandemic we are looking at the preparedness of care homes in relation to infection prevention and control. This was a targeted inspection looking at the infection control and prevention measures the provider has in place.

This inspection took place on 23 February 2021 and was announced.

Updated 6 March 2021

Elizabeth House is a purpose built care home set within its own grounds. It provides personal care for older people. It is registered to provide care to a maximum of 34 people. At the time of our inspection 29 people were using the service.

We found the following examples of good practice:

All staff, contractors and visitors used appropriate personal protective equipment (PPE).

The home had sufficient supplies of appropriate PPE which was stored hygienically. Alcohol gel stations were accessible around the home. Hand washing facilities were available for staff.

A visiting pod was being built in the garden in preparation for face to face visits commencing.

Staff followed national guidance about putting on, taking off and disposing of PPE safely.

Staff supported people's social and emotional wellbeing. Activities were carried out on a one to one basis or in small groups.

Cleaning schedules were in place for all areas of the home and records of cleaning were completed.

All staff, including catering and housekeeping staff had undertaken training in infection prevention and control. This included putting on and taking off PPE, hand hygiene and other Covid-19 related training.