Beech Court Care Centre

• Signs were in place requesting all people entering the building adhere to government guidance with respect to Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) and to be mindful about the potential to bring Covid 19 into the service. • Staff and visitors had their temperatures checked on arrival. • There was a foot activated sanitiser dispenser in reception which meant people did not have to touch it to receive sanitiser thereby reducing the risk of infection. • Staff were observed wearing appropriate PPE during our visit and had received training in its use. • The provider was able to test people and staff for Covid-19 and support them should they test positive for Covid-19. This included providing people support in isolation. • New admissions were supported in line with best practice guidance. • The service appeared clean and cleaning schedules indicated enhanced cleaning was in place to prevent infection. • The service completed regular infection control and Covid 19 specific audits to monitor and improve infection prevention at the service.

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