Brownhill Care Limited

The provider had embedded systems to manage and mitigate the risks of infection. The registered manager kept up to date and understood current best practice guidance in the management of COVID-19. Staff and people had a COVID-19 risk assessment with plans in place to mitigate any risks.

Staff understood how to protect people and visitors from infection. Professionals and visitors were asked to provide evidence of their COVID-19 vaccination status, to complete an on the day lateral flow test, have their temperature taken and encouraged to follow social distancing recommendations, before entering the home. All test results were recorded.

Current infection control and prevention guidance, including handwashing was provided for people, professionals and for visitors and this information was also clearly displayed around the home.

The provider supported people to continue to maintain relationships with people not living at the service. People had access to video calls, telephone calls and in person visits in the purpose built garden cabin that was specially designed to accommodate visits safely.

The registered manager told us and we saw there was sufficient personal protective and equipment (PPE) available for use and in stock. Staff wore and disposed of gloves, aprons and masks safely.

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