Summer Fields

We found the following examples of good practice.

• The service followed up to date guidance regarding safe visiting procedures. Visits were restricted to essential visitors only if there was an outbreak of COVID-19 within the home, which was occurring at the time of the inspection. • However, there were also safe measures in place to facilitate visits for people receiving end of life care and where it had been assessed as being in the persons best interest due to their wellbeing. • Appropriate visiting measures were also in place for those relatives who were essential care givers and supporting their loved ones living in the home. • Appropriate vaccination status checks were completed on all staff and visitors. • There was a dedicated procedure that accommodated people should they develop COVID-19 or show symptoms. • Safe procedures were followed for admitting people to the service. People were only admitted following evidence of a negative COVID-19 test. • Stocks of the right standard of personal protective equipment (PPE) were well maintained and staff used and disposed of it correctly. The manager shared good working practices and updates across the staff team. • Staff had appropriate training and competency checks in regards to the use of PPE and other infection control procedures. • People and staff had access to regular testing. • Guidance on the use of PPE and current IPC procedures were clearly visible across the service. • Staff reassured people throughout the pandemic and provided them with the support they needed to maintain regular contact with their family and friends through the use technology. • Daily cleaning schedules were implemented by domestic staff.

The five questions we ask about services and what we found