Background to this inspection
Updated
17 November 2020
We carried out this inspection under Section 60 of the Health and Social Care Act 2008 as part of our regulatory functions. This inspection was planned to check whether the provider is meeting the legal requirements and regulations associated with the Health and Social Care Act 2008.
As part of CQC’s response to the coronavirus pandemic we are conducting a thematic review of infection control and prevention measures in care homes.
The service was selected to take part in this thematic review which is seeking to identify examples of good practice in infection prevention and control.
This inspection took place on 26 October 2020 and was announced.
Updated
17 November 2020
About the service
Spinneyfields Specialist Care Centre is an intermediate and respite care service providing personal and nursing care for up to 51 people aged 65 and over.
The service provides short stay, intermediate and respite care services. To enable people recovering from surgery or illness to return to their own home or await a move to live at a more appropriate community setting, or to provide a break for carers. At the time of the inspection 29 people were using the service.
People’s experience of using this service and what we found
Staff supported people to maintain and regain their independence. To enable people to achieve the best possible outcomes.
People’s needs were assessed to ensure they received safe care. Staff knew how to raise any concerns regarding people's safety. The registered manager ensured any safeguarding concerns were raised with the local authority safeguarding body and the Care Quality Commission (CQC).
People were supported by staff that were safely recruited and had the right skills and knowledge to provide care to meet their assessed needs. Staff were alert and responsive to changes in people's needs. They liaised with relatives and health professionals in a timely manner.
Staff supported people to take their prescribed medicines safely. They followed good practice infection control guidelines to help prevent the spread of infection.
People’s health care and nutritional needs were carefully considered, and the relevant health care professionals were involved as required.
People were supported to have maximum choice and control of their lives and staff supported people in the least restrictive way possible; the policies and systems in the service supported this practice. Information about the service was made available to people in formats that met their communication needs.
Systems were followed to monitor the quality of care and support people experienced. The registered manager and the staff team acted on people's feedback to drive continual improvement in the service.
For more details, please see the full report which is on the CQC website at www.cqc.org.uk
Rating at last inspection
The last rating for this service was Good (published 28/02/2017).
Why we inspected This was a planned inspection based on the previous rating.
Follow up We will continue to monitor information we receive about the service until we return to visit as per our reinspection programme. If we receive any concerning information we may inspect sooner.