OCL Vision

This was the first time we rated this service. We rated it as good because:

• The service had enough staff to care for patients and keep them safe. Staff had training in key skills, understood how to protect patients from abuse, and managed safety well. The service controlled infection risk well. Staff assessed risk to patients, acted on them and kept good care records. They managed medicines well. The service had policies in place to manage incidents well and practice shared learning.
• Staff provided care and treatment based on national guidance and evidence-based practice. Managers monitored the effectiveness of the service and recorded good outcomes for patients. Managers ensured staff were competent in their roles. Patients were given pain relief when required. Staff worked well together for the benefit of patients and supported them to make decisions about their care.
• Staff treated patients with compassion and kindness, respected their privacy and dignity, took account of their individual needs and helped them understand their conditions. They provided emotional support to patients, families and carers.
• The service planned care to take account of patient’s individual needs and made it easy for people to give feedback. People could access the service when they needed it and did not have to wait long for treatment.
• Leaders ran services well using reliable information systems. Staff understood the service’s vision and values and demonstrated this in their work. Staff felt respected, supported and valued. They were focused on the needs of the patient receiving care. Staff were clear about their roles and accountabilities. The service engaged well with patients and all staff were committed to continual improvement.

We found the following outstanding practice:

• Clinical outcomes were consistently better than the national average, specifically the PCR (posterior capsule rupture) rate in patients undergoing cataract surgery which was 0.1%.
• There were no surgical infections to date and the overall complication rates for all procedures were very low.
• There were systems in place including governance structure, policy management, audits and competencies for clinical staff and allied health professionals that were continuously monitored, with any updates and learnings communicated widely amongst staff. Ensuring high quality care in accordance to best practice.
• The service prioritised innovation to ensure they had the latest equipment for treatment and the latest technology to provide patients with a greater service user experience.