Cottingham Road

We found the following examples of good practice Professionals were required to provide evidence of their testing and vaccination status. We were assured the service was following current Government guidance on visiting arrangements. There were plentiful supplies of personal protective equipment (PPE) throughout the home which included gloves, masks and aprons.

There were areas around the home close to bedrooms where PPE stations could be located if people were required to isolate.

The manager was aware how to use isolation, cohorting and zoning to manage any potential spread of infection.

Staff participated in a daily testing regime prior to commencing work. We saw various cleaning records which included regular high touch point cleaning to ensure the potential for cross infection had been reduced.

Policies, procedures and risk assessments related to COVID-19 were up to date which supported staff in keep people safe.

Staff had completed training in relation to infection control, and regularly receive refresher training about the correct use of PPE including donning and doffing. The manager was using spot checks to ensure staff adhered to their original training.

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