Gledholt

We found the following examples of good practice.

Through checks were followed before visitors were allowed into the home. Visitors had to provide evidence of a negative COVID-19 lateral flow test and their COVID-19 passport to show they were doubly vaccinated. Body temperatures were checked and a COVID-19 questionnaire had to be completed.

We observed staff wearing PPE correctly throughout the inspection. The home had a dedicated area for donning and doffing PPE. There were numerous stations around the home where hand gel was available. There was a good supply of PPE and hand washing products in the home.

Posters were on display for all individuals in the home which referred to the importance of hand washing and wearing PPE. Daily meetings were taking place with people where COVID-19 was discussed when needed. The home was well ventilated. Staff had received COVID-19 training and understood their responsibilities to maintain good standards of infection control.

People had COVID-19 care plans and information was available to them in easy read format, if they preferred this. Staff had COVID-19 risk assessments in place.

People we spoke with confirmed they had received their COVID-19 vaccinations and staff also fulfilled this requirement. People and staff were also part of a regular programme of testing for COVID-19.

Cleaning schedules were fully completed and we observed domestic staff going around the home every two hours to keep frequent touch points clean.

The provider's infection control policy referred to current guidance. Regular infection control audits were being carried out and we saw these had led to actions and improvements.

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