The Georgians (Boston) Limited - 50 Wide Bargate Boston

We found the following examples of good practice.

● At the time of our visit, there was a outbreak of COVID-19 at the service, this was being managed well and staff were following robust procedures to manage the outbreak. ● There was clear information and guidance on managing COVID-19 visible to staff, residents and any visitors coming into the service. Visitors were screened before entry and where applicable COVID-19 vaccination status was confirmed. Visitors were supported to wear appropriate Personal Protective Equipment (PPE). ● There were adequate PPE supplies in place at various key areas in the service to ensure safe infection prevention and control practices were undertaken. ●There was a cleaning programme in place and the service was visibly clean and well maintained. ● The provider had ensured staff were skilled in infection prevention and control (IPC) practices. This included up to date training on infection control and 'Donning and Doffing', (how to put on and remove) PPE. ●There was a testing programme in place for staff and people living in the service. This was to ensure any staff or people who had contracted COVID-19 and were asymptomatic, were identified in a timely way. ● Staff promoted and practised safe social distancing throughout the home as far as was reasonably practical. Clear systems were in place to shield and isolate people should outbreaks occur. ● The service had created space to enable visitors to visit safely, this included the provision of a visitor's room. Furthermore, plans were underway to create an external visiting space in the garden. ● People admitted to the service were supported in line with government guidance on managing new admissions during the COVID-19 pandemic.

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