Inspection of 6 May 2025 — Inspection Report
Regulation 23 — Safeguarding health, safety and welfare of child
- Infection control: 1. In the sanitary facility with the nappy changing unit, the bin available for the disposal of nappies was not foot pedal operated. Direct contact with the lid of the bin was therefore required in order to dispose of nappies, which increased the risk of cross infection. It was noted that evidence in relation to a suitable replacement bin was received following the inspection. 2. The surface of the nappy changing unit was damaged and some of the chipboard was exposed. This impeded effective cleaning. It was acknowledged that the surface was repaired following the inspection and photographic evidence to this effect was submitted. Action submitted by the Registered Provider
Provider's corrective action:
- Infection control: 1. The written reply from the person in charge stated that following the inspection, the nappy bin in the sanitary area was immediately replaced by a foot pedal operated bin. A foot pedal operated bin will be maintained for nappy disposal and will be replaced as required. 2. The damaged surface of the changing table was immediately repaired and replaced with a wipeable covering. As a preventive measure, regular checks of the changing table will be carried out and any further damage will be addressed immediately
Regulation 25 — First aid
- While it was acknowledged that the first aid materials were safely stored in wall mounted cabinets, insufficient supplies were maintained. There were no large, or extra-large wound dressings available and only two of the eye pad dressings were in-date
Provider's corrective action:
- In her written reply, the person in charge stated that eye pad dressings, large and extra-large dressings have been ordered and are due for delivery by 30 May. As a preventive measure, regular inspections of the first aid box will be carried out. Any items missing or out of date will be replaced immediately
Found compliant: Regulation 9, 11, 19, 22, 26.