9 January 2014
During a routine inspection
Patients that we spoke with told us that staff gained consent from them before they provided any care and treatment. Staff that we spoke with gave us examples of how they gained consent. For example, checking with a patient before they carried out any personal care.
We saw there were processes in place that related to the safe and secure handling of medicines on the ward. We found that there were up to date policies that related to controlled drugs (for example Morphine) and their secure storage.
We found that the provider ensured they carried out the necessary checks which meant they only employed suitable people to work in the hospital.
We saw that patient's records were kept appropriately and included all the necessary information for staff.