Background to this inspection
Updated
12 April 2022
Fortius Surgical Centre is operated by Fortius London Limited and provides private orthopedic surgery from purpose-built premises at Fortius Surgical Centre 18 Bentinck Street, London, W1U 2EU.
Fortius Surgical Centre is registered to provide surgical procedures and specialises in orthopedic care and sports injuries. The service provides a range of orthopedic surgical procedures which are available to insured and referred fee paying patients.
The service has a Registered Manager in post. The service was not previously inspected.
Updated
12 April 2022
We had not previously rated this location. We rated it as good because:
- The service had enough staff to care for patients and keep them safe. Staff had training in key skills, understood how to protect patients from abuse, and managed safety well. The service controlled infection risk well. Staff assessed risks to patients, acted on them and kept good care records. They generally managed medicines well. The service managed safety incidents well and learned lessons from them.
- Staff provided good care and treatment, gave patients enough to eat and drink, and gave them pain relief when they needed it. Managers monitored the effectiveness of the service and made sure staff were competent. Staff worked well together for the benefit of patients and supported them to make decisions about their care.
- Staff treated patients with compassion and kindness, respected their privacy and dignity, took account of their individual needs, and helped them understand their conditions. They provided emotional support to patients, families and carers.
- The service took account of patients’ individual needs and made it easy for people to give feedback. People could access the service when they needed it and did not have to wait treatment.
- Leaders ran services well using reliable information systems and supported staff to develop their skills. Staff understood the service’s vision and values, and how to apply them in their work. Staff felt respected, supported and valued. They were focused on the needs of patients receiving care. Staff were clear about their roles and accountabilities. The service engaged well with patients and all staff were committed to improving services continually.