Inspection of 24 February 2025 — Inspection Report
Regulation 9 — Management and recruitment
- Two written and validated references were not available for one adult
Provider's corrective action:
- Two validated references were obtained for the staff member. Going forward references will be obtained and validated prion to a new staff member starting employment
Regulation 29 — Premises
- (d) 1. The sliding door at the exit to the outdoor area was difficult to open as it appeared to be stuck at its base. 2. The internal door at the entrance to the care room at the rear of the premises was difficult to open as it appeared to be jamming on the saddle-board at its base. 3. The paint on the window frame in the sanitary area off the hallway at the front of the premises was flaking and required re-painting. 4. The area behind the sink in the sanitary area off the hall at the back of the premises required tiling. 5. The service required a deep clean to include the cleaning of all windows, cleaning of shelving in the rooms and the removal of cobwebs in the sanitary area at the rear of the premises
Provider's corrective action:
- 1.The sliding door is now repaired and moves smoothly. Regular checks will be carried out on the door to ensure it moves smoothly. 2. The door saddle was pared with a plane and now moves freely. Regular checks will be carried out to ensure the door continues to move freely. 3.Under coat paint has been applied and will be covered in a gloss finish. Regular maintenance will be carried out. 4.The area behind the sink has been tiled. This area will be cleaned regularly. 5.All windows and shelving have been cleaned, cobwebs have been removed from the sanitary area. Going forward checks will be carried out to ensure that the areas are clean and well maintained. The service will employ a regular window cleaner
Found compliant: Regulation 11, 23, 25, 26, 27, 28.