3, 8 January 2014
During a routine inspection
People told us that they were involved in their treatment and provided with information. One person said, 'I get lots of information and they make sure I understand.' A second person said, 'they show me the records and I also get a copy if any tests are done.'
Treatment plans were detailed and provided evidence that people's needs had been assessed. We saw that there were plans in place to meet people's needs. Records were kept online on the provider's dedicated computer software system which meant they were easy to access and set out in clear sections for appointments, tests and follow up.
The premises, including the treatment room, were clean. None of the people we spoke with had concerns about cleanliness. We saw that there were protective gloves and clothing available, that there were suitable arrangements for disposal of clinical waste and that staff had been provided with information and training about health and safety and infection control.
There was a small staff team which worked together effectively. Although appointments were only available two days a week the receptionist / secretary worked full time and was able to make appointments, provide information and respond to arising matters on the other days. Staff had received a range of relevant training including safeguarding and there had been team training sessions in areas relevant to the service such as health and safety. There were a range of systems in place to assess and monitor the quality of the service. For example, clinical audits which included action plans where it was identified that improvements or adjustments were needed.