Belong Macclesfield Care Village

We found the following examples of good practice

People were supported to maintain regular contact with family members through visits and other forms of communication. We observed safe visiting practices during the inspection.

Systems were in place to prevent visitors from catching and spreading infections. There was effective use of technology to record information relating to visitors COVID-19 testing and where required, vaccination status.

Staff and people were supported to access regular COVID-19 testing and records showed the frequency of tests were in line with current government guidance.

The home was visibly clean and hygienic. Staff had received training in relation to infection prevention and control and were observed to be using and disposing of PPE safely. The registered manager carried out regular spot checks and observations of staff to observe their practice.

The register manager understood the importance of implementing isolation measures when somebody became symptomatic or received a positive COVID-19 test result. Staff had developed a colour coded isolation tracker to provide easy overview of when people's isolation periods ended.

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