OSJCT The Cedars

We found the following examples of good practice: People were being supported to socially distance and isolate, where possible. Furniture in the home had been arranged to provide a distance between people. A visitor's area was in the process of being built. Staff and professionals coming into the home were required to have their temperature taken, wash their hands, put on a facial covering, and change their clothing.

Risk assessments were in place to identify safe working practices.. Staff worked where possible on one floor of the home. When staff were required to work on different floors, they changed their personal protective equipment (PPE). Staff who were supporting people who had suspected or confirmed COVID-19 would not work in other areas of the home. Agency staff working at the home were required to only work at OSJCT The Cedars and not at any other location.

The home had enough PPE to support safe infection prevention and control. The PPE included fluid- repellent face coverings, aprons, gloves and visors. PPE stations were located throughout the home and staff had received training in how to use the PPE safely. Staff use of PPE and hand-washing was spot- checked by the registered manager.

There were cleaning schedules in place to ensure the home was clean and hygienic throughout. We saw appropriate cleaning products being used and the registered manager provided assurances that all staff were working to ensure thorough cleanliness.

People were tested monthly, or if they showed signs of potential COVID-19. All staff were tested weekly. There were risk assessments in place to support people and staff with backgrounds or specific health conditions which may make them more vulnerable to infection.

Further information is in the detailed findings below.