Burrell Mead

All visitors, including health care professionals and essential staff, were screened for symptoms of acute respiratory infection before being allowed to enter the home. They were supported to follow national guidance on wearing personal protective equipment (PPE) and social distancing. The home was clean and hygienic throughout.

At the time of the inspection the home was following the current government guidance in relation to infection prevention and control. Although there were no relatives visiting people at the home, the manager and staff ensured that people could maintain links with family members and friends.

The provider had appropriate arrangements in place to help prevent the spread of COVID 19. They ensured all staff had received training on COVID 19, infection control and the use of PPE. Staff told us they felt safe working at the home. We observed staff wearing appropriate PPE and socially distancing throughout our visit. Staff told us the provider paid for taxies to transfer them to and from the home to minimise the risk of the spread of infection when travelling.

The provider had appropriate arrangements to test people and staff for COVID 19 and was following government guidance on testing. Black, Asian and Minority Ethnic COVID 19 risk assessments were carried out with people using the service and staff to ensure they could live and work safely at the home.

The service had business continuity and COVID 19 contingency plans was in place that made provisions for safe care in the event of an emergency, or outbreak of COVID 19. The manager and staff worked closely with health and social care professionals to provide good care outcomes for people using the service.

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