31 May 2018
During a routine inspection
The registered manager had recently been recruited to another post in the organisation and had retained their registered manager status for this service. The incoming manager was in the process of registering. A registered manager is a person who has registered with the Care Quality Commission to manage the service. Like registered providers, they are ‘registered persons’. Registered persons have legal responsibility for meeting the requirements in the Health and Social Care Act 2008 and associated Regulations about how the service is run. There was a new manager in place who had made an application to be the registered manager.
At our last inspection we rated the service good. At this inspection we found the evidence continued to support the rating of good and there was no evidence or information from our inspection and on-going monitoring that demonstrated serious risks or concerns. This inspection report is written in a shorter format because our overall rating of the service has not changed since our last inspection.
The manager and staff understood how to keep people safe. There were clear policies and procedures to follow for staff to raise concerns and staff were aware of these. There were good reporting and robust auditing mechanisms in place. Risk assessments were comprehensive and people’s support plans were centred around their safety.
Staff were trained to give medicines safely, all training was monitored and competencies in all aspects of care and support were thoroughly checked. Staff received regular support from the manager through supervision, appraisals and regular team meetings.
People could chose what to eat, they were supported to develop healthy menus and shop accordingly. They chose when and where they ate their meals. People were encouraged to eat healthily and their nutritional intake was monitored.
People were involved at all stages in developing their support plans and in reviewing their progress on a weekly basis. People chose their own goals and how they wanted to be supported to meet these. People were supported to have choice and control of their lives in the least restrictive way possible. Mental capacity assessments were in place.
The manager was known throughout the home. Staff said management was approachable and supportive. The home had thorough governance processes in place.
Further information is in the detailed findings below.