Archived decisions
Reg. |
Fit for Purpose |
Action Required | ||
23. |
Yes |
No |
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1 (a) |
Suitable for purpose of achieving the aims & objectives set out in the statement of purpose |
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"The layout and size of the building could be problematic for people who have short term memory problems, and for those with very poor mobility" - CSCI Report dated 19 April 2005 Building layout does not promote residents independence in terms of distance between bedrooms and communal areas The building layout does not allow for smaller group living areas
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(b) |
The location of the premise is appropriate to the needs of the service users |
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Occupancy is high. However Forest Court will be opening 2006/ 07 which will provide Nursing & Residential Care for 80 Older People (Frail Elderly & Dementia) | |
2 (a) |
Physical design and layout of the premises meets the needs of the service users |
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The main lounge is situated by the front entrance with a lot of activity in that area. Quieter lounges are provided upstairs | |
(b) |
Premises are sound construction and kept in a good state of repair externally and internally |
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Refurbishment & Upgrading currently underway - maintained to a reasonable standard Asbestos requires removing | |
( c) |
Equipment provided for service users or carers is maintained in good working order |
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(d) |
All parts of the home are clean and tidy |
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(e) |
Adequate private and communal accommodation is provided for service user |
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The main lounges is situated by the front entrance. The level of activity in this area near to the entrance hall is high
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(f) |
The size and layout of rooms occupied or used by service users are suitable to meet needs |
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Size of bedrooms 43 Bedrooms are under 9.3 square meters plus 6 are below 10 square metres Although accepted at registration as this was an existing building, this does not provide adequate space for higher dependency residents. That is: Lack of space for mobility equipment & carers to provide support/ assist with personal care. No fixed tracking for hoists in bedrooms
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(g) |
Adequate sitting, recreational and dining space provided separately from the service user's private accommodation |
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CSCI have raised a concern that there is a need for a "medical room" for treatment - the distance between the main lounge & bedrooms is too far to take physically frail residents back to their bedrooms. | |
(h) |
The communal space provided for service users is suitable for the provision of social, cultural and religious activities |
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(i) |
Suitable facilities are provided for service users to meet visitors in communal accommodation, and in private accommodation which is separate from the service users' own private rooms
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(j) |
They are provided at appropriate places in the premises sufficient number of lavatories and of wash-basins, baths and showers fitted with a hot and cold water supply |
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Five bathrooms are in the process of being up graded - two already completed. An outstanding CSCI requirement identified in November 2004 | |
(k) |
Any necessary sluicing facilities are provided |
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Upgrading of sluices is an outstanding CSCI requirement identified November 2004 | |
(l) |
Suitable provision is made for storage for the purposes of the care home |
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(m) |
Suitable storage facilities are provided for the use of service users |
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Bedrooms are very small limiting storage space in bedrooms The number of electric sockets in bedrooms is inadequate - an outstanding CSCI Requirement Nov 2004 (cost of £150,000) | |
(n) |
Suitable adaptations are made and such support, equipment and facilities, including passenger lifts, as may be required are provided for service users |
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No tracking for hoists in the building | |
(o) |
External grounds which are suitable for, and safe for use by, service users are provided and appropriately maintained |
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The grounds are attractive & well maintained. However access could be improved with wider paths for access by wheelchairs/ larger paved area for seating. There is no "safe" garden at present
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(p) |
Ventilation, heating and lighting suitable for service users is provided in all parts of the care home which are used by service users |
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Lighting in the corridors could be improved | |
4. (a) |
Take adequate precautions against risks of fire, including the provision of suitable fire equipment |
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Bedroom Closures to meet Fire Requirements One bedroom is closed due to high Fire Risk Fire Audit placed Stocklands as a high risk requiring extensive work to bring up to standard - a high priority Removal of asbestos: Loss of Income: Cost of essential work to comply with the requirements of the local fire services | |
(b) |
Provide adequate means of escape |
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See Fire Audit | |