First inspection of this domiciliary care agency supporting around 150 people in Rotherham, rated Good overall and across all five key questions. Inspectors found safe medicines management, robust governance, person-centred care, and a supportive, accessible management team with no breaches identified.
Strengths
· Medicines managed safely with regular reviews and audits
· Staff described as kind, caring, helpful and patient by people and relatives
· Robust governance arrangements with regular audits identifying shortfalls for continuous improvement
· Safe recruitment practices including DBS, references and identity checks
· Thorough staff inductions and relevant training across a wide range of areas
Quality-Statement breakdown (20)
safe: Using medicines safelyNot rated
safe: Systems and processes to safeguard people from the risk of abuseNot rated
safe: Assessing risk, safety monitoring and managementNot rated
safe: Preventing and controlling infectionNot rated
safe: Staffing and recruitmentNot rated
safe: Learning lessons when things go wrongNot rated
effective: Ensuring consent to care and treatment in line with law and guidanceNot rated
effective: Staff support: induction, training, skills and experienceNot rated
effective: Assessing people's needs and choices; delivering care in line with standards, guidance and the lawNot rated
effective: Supporting people to eat and drink enough to maintain a balanced dietNot rated
effective: Staff working with other agencies to provide consistent, effective, timely careNot rated
caring: Supporting people to express their views and be involved in making decisions about their careNot rated
caring: Ensuring people are well treated and supported; equality and diversityNot rated
caring: Respecting and promoting people's privacy, dignity and independenceNot rated
responsive: Meeting people's communication needsNot rated
responsive: Planning personalised care to meet people's needs, preferences, interests and give them choice and controlNot rated
responsive: Improving care quality in response to complaints or concernsNot rated
well-led: Managers and staff being clear about their roles, and understanding quality performance, risks and regulatory requirements; Continuous learning and improving careNot rated
well-led: Promoting a positive culture that is person-centred, open, inclusive and empoweringNot rated
well-led: Engaging and involving people using the service, the public and staff; Working in partnership with othersNot rated