19 November 2020
During an inspection looking at part of the service
We found the following examples of good practice.
¿ The provider had identified a specific area within the home to ensure effective use of cohorting and zoning. That meant that people had rooms and facilities in a certain area of the home and were cared for by a dedicated staff team, which reduced the potential for the infection to spread. Staff were appointed to work in designated areas which further reduced the potential for transfer of infections.
¿ There was a specific process for people being admitted into the service. Visitors were admitted through the main entrance and everyone was temperature tested, completed hand disinfection prior to entering the home and completed a declaration of health.
¿ The provider ensured supplies of personal protective equipment (PPE). This included face masks and we saw staff use these appropriately.
¿ Staff hand washing competency was checked weekly and they were encouraged to do this regularly. There were multiple hand sanitisers available as a means to reduce the transfer of infection.
¿ The provider participated in regular COVID-19 testing for staff. That ensured action could be taken swiftly to reduce the potential spread of infection if a positive test was returned.
We were assured that this service met good infection prevention and control guidelines as a designated care setting
Further information is in the detailed findings below.