Warren Farm Lodge

We found the following examples of good practice.

● Visitors accessed the home via a back door to minimise the risk of infection. A screen had been used in the conservatory during relative visits to keep them and people safe from any potential infection spread.

●All bedrooms were single occupancy and contained a hand wash basin and toilet. The facilities decreased the need for people to use communal areas which minimised a risk of infection spread.

●The registered manager was fully aware of the actions that must be taken if a new person was to be admitted to the home. This included the need for negative COVID-19 test results and for the person to self- isolate.

● Tests were readily available and were carried out as required to identify and reduce the incidence and spread of COVID-19. A number of staff had been trained to complete testing.

● Adequate stocks of Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) were available within the home. Staff were seen wearing the required PPE.

● The layout of communal areas had been changed to promote social distancing. Staff were aware that good ventilation was important and this was enabled.

● Staff had received(Infection Prevention and Control) IPC training including hand washing and PPE donning and doffing. The management regularly monitored staff to ensure they were adhering to safe IPC practices.

●The provider's IPC policy was up to date and had been implemented within home.

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