Little Brocklesby House

We found the following examples of good practice.

● Infection control policies had been updated to reflect current national guidance. Information and guidance on infection control measures in place was available for staff and people. Additionally signage was displayed with information and guidance on COVID-19 restrictions for visitors. ● There was a strict procedure for staff entering the building. Staff used a separate external entrance, used handwashing facilities, changed clothing and donned Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) before entering the main building. ● There were sufficient PPE supplies in place to ensure safe infection prevention and control practices were undertaken. PPE stations were situated throughout the service. Staff had access to PPE and were observed wearing this in line with national guidance. ● The service was clean with no offensive odours. The housekeeping team used an in depth cleaning programme, including regular cleaning of high use touch points throughout the day. Additional cleaning took place during the evening and night to ensure communal areas were deep cleaned daily. ● The provider had ensured people were admitted into the service safely following government guidelines during the COVID-19 pandemic. ● A recent outbreak of COVID-19 at the service had been managed well and the plans in place to support people had been utilised safely. The service had been zoned to reduce the risk of spread of infection. ● The service followed the current guidelines for care home testing, an enhanced testing regime was implemented during the outbreak. This was to ensure if people or staff had contracted COVID-19, measures were put in place in a timely way. ● Staff were suitably skilled in infection prevention and control (IPC). This included donning and doffing training, this is how to put on and remove PPE. ● The provider was in the process of setting up a building in the grounds of the service to facilitate visiting, this would include a screened off area to ensure social distancing. These measures once in place will mean people and their relatives can safely spend time together.

Further information is in the detailed findings below.

The five questions we ask about services and what we found