The Care Quality Commission
  • Hospital
  • Independent hospital

Yeovil District Hospital

Higher Kingston, Yeovil, Somerset, BA21 4AT

Provided and run by:
Integrated Pathology Partnerships Limited

All Inspections

16 February 2022

During a routine inspection

We did not rate this service. We found:

  • The service had enough staff to provide the right level of service. Staff had training in key skills and managed safety well. The service controlled infection risk well. Staff assessed risks, acted on them and kept good records. They managed medicines well. The service managed safety incidents well and learned lessons from them.
  • Managers monitored the effectiveness of the service and made sure staff were competent. Staff worked well together for the benefit of patients and had access to good information. Key services were available seven days a week. Services were available to support timely care.
  • The service was planned to meet the needs of local people.
  • Leaders had the skills and abilities to run the service 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. Staff were clear about their roles and accountabilities. The service engaged well to plan and manage services and all staff were committed to improving services continually.

27 March 2013

During a routine inspection

This service does not have any direct contact with people using health services. However, the service worked in co-operation with other providers and exchanged information with other organisations that provide care and treatment for people. There were robust and effective systems to ensure that information about people was accurate and that test results were properly reported. Staff at the laboratory were clear about their role in the provision of care and treatment for people. One staff member said, "Although we don't see the patients we know they are there and that helps us keep focused."

The provider maintained clean premises and helped to reduce the risk of the spread of infection through the operation of an infection control policy and safe working practices.

Staff were properly trained and qualified for their role and they were supported by an effective competency assessment system that helped to maintain their skils.

The service had effective procedures in place which monitored and improved the quality of the service they provided. We saw that the service completed regular internal audits. The service was also monitored by other external agencies which helped to ensure that standards were maintained.

People's records were held securely and confidentially. The service followed the guidelines set by the Royal College of Pathologists for the handling, storage, retention and disposal of pathology and genetic samples in laboratories.