critical“The provider did not have a robust policy in place to ensure new staff were recruited following the necessary checks.”
staff competency
1 finding
critical“Two files showed the DBS check was received after the staff started work. On another file...a new DBS check had not been received.”
record keeping
1 finding
moderate“Recruitment files did not contain a full employment history, which is a requirement of the legislation.”
infection control
1 finding
moderate
“We were not assured that the provider was using personal protective equipment in line with government guidance.”
care planning
1 finding
moderate“one person was identified as being at risk of having seizures. There was not enough written information to tell staff what to look for in the care plan or risk assessment.”
leadership
1 finding
moderate“The provider had not notified us of notifiable events, for example, incidents referred to or investigated by the police.”
medication management
1 finding
minor“the registered manager had not maintained written records of [medicines competency observations] and said they would consider doing so.”