Cavell Lodge

We found the following examples of good practice. Visits to the service were managed safely. All visitors had their temperature checked, completed a questionnaire, had a lateral flow test and were given appropriate personal protective equipment [PPE] to wear. Visiting professionals were asked to show evidence of vaccination and this was recorded.

The service was clean and fresh. There were cleaning schedules in place including high touch point cleaning, fogging and deep cleaning.

Staff had received recent training about infection prevention and control, COVID-19 and the correct use of PPE. There were PPE stations throughout the service and staff were observed following good practice such as regular hand washing and wearing masks, gloves and aprons.

People were admitted to the service safely. People's COVID-19 status was checked before admission and staff understood how to keep people safe using isolation, cohorting and zoning.

Staff and people were part of a regular COVID-19 testing programme. All staff at the service were fully vaccinated against COVID-19.

The service had an up to date COVID-19 policy and contingency plan in place to support people and staff in the event of an outbreak and to manage risks during the pandemic.

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