Woburn Sands Lodge

The provider had taken steps to ensure staffing was sufficient to fully meet people's needs. Staff had worked flexibly, working extra shifts and often taking on new responsibilities to ensure people received safe care and support.

Safe arrangements were in place for visitors to the service. This included evidence of their vaccination status against COVID-19, a negative lateral flow test, hand sanitisation and wearing a mask.

We saw PPE was accessible within the home and staff used it in accordance with the most up to date guidance. Information about the correct use of PPE and handwashing guidance was displayed throughout the home.

Isolation was used to manage the spread of infection. This meant people self-isolated in their rooms when necessary.

A regular programme of testing for COVID-19 was in place for staff and people who lived in the service. This meant swift action could be taken if anyone received a positive test result.

Policies, procedures and risk assessments related to COVID-19 were up to date which supported staff to keep people safe. All staff had completed training in relation to infection control, and recently received training about the correct use of PPE including donning and doffing.

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