Springbank House Care Home

Springbank House Care Home is registered to accommodate 41 people. At the time of our inspection 32 people were using the service. The service accommodated people in one building over two floors and had adapted facilities to meet people's needs. This included several lounges and a conservatory. A courtyard garden was also available that people could access.

This inspection was conducted to consider Infection Prevention and Control (IPC) practice in the service.

We found the following examples of good practice:

The registered manager kept staff informed of the most current guidance for Covid-19, including vaccination requirements and visiting in care homes.

The environment was clean and hygienic throughout. Attention was given to frequently touched surfaces and facilities in use by multiple people such as bathing suites, toilets, dining areas and lounges.

The environment in communal areas of the home were arranged in a way to promote social distancing and were set up effectively to avoid people feeling isolated within these spaces. New flooring had been installed in the dining room to allow for easier and more effective cleaning. Further environmental improvements were underway. The registered manager had implemented a system to have emergency supplies ready in case of an outbreak of an infection within the home. This system included an emergency box with personal protective equipment (PPE), hand sanitiser and cleaning supplies to put into use on an immediate basis should a person require isolation due to infection.

Staff were clear about their responsibilities in respect of how to control the risk of infection to people. All staff were current with training including IPC, the use of PPE, health and safety and Covid-19 preparedness.

There were a sufficient number of staff deployed in the service to meet people's needs.

We observed staff use different levels of PPE depending upon the task they were completing. There was a sufficient supply of PPE available for staff to use.

All staff and people using the service were current with vaccinations for Covid-19.

The five questions we ask about services and what we found