Cheddle Lodge

We found the following examples of good practice.

● National guidance was followed on the use of personal protective equipment (PPE). Staff had received appropriate infection prevention and control training.

● Restrictions on visiting were in place at the time of the inspection. Arrangements had been made to enable people's relatives to visit safely, when guidance allowed.

● Procedures ensured social distancing could be maintained, whilst also enabling people to use communal areas of the home.

● The home was clean and well organised. The provider had purchased a number of sanitising fogging machines and had a regular programme of fogging and cleaning of bedrooms and communal areas. Additional cleaning was taking place throughout the home, including of frequently touched surfaces.

● There were procedures, policies and risk assessments to manage and minimise the risks Covid 19 presented to people who used the service, staff and visitors.

● Managers and staff worked closely with a range of external health and social care professionals.

We were assured that this service met good infection prevention and control guidelines.

Further information is in the detailed findings below.

The five questions we ask about services and what we found