Inspection of 8 July 2025 — Inspection Report
Regulation 23 — Safeguarding health, safety and welfare of child
- Infection Control: 1. Some of the nappy changing practices observed were at variance with the policy and associated procedures in place in the service and posed a risk of cross contamination as follows: - A staff member was observed re-dressing a child and cleaning down the nappy changing mat wearing the soiled gloves used during the nappy change. 2. A swing lidded bin was observed to be in place in the Junior Preschool room for disposing of waste including used nasal tissues. Staff members were observed repeatedly touching the bin lid posing a risk of cross contamination. Action submitted by the Registered Provider
Provider's corrective action:
- Infection Control: 1. Staff members have been refreshed on the nappy changing policy and full demonstrations have been completed on the importance of this policy to eliminate cross contamination. The service will ensure spot checks are carried out in this room and will monitor nappy changing practices. Management will continue to refresh training and complete skill demonstrations with staff as required. 2. A pedal bin has been replaced in the junior preschool room. The staff in this room have since been reminded to use the foot pedal when opening the bins. Signage has been placed around the bin areas to prompt staff when operating them. The Management team will ensure that all practice and safety measures are constantly checked
Found compliant: Regulation 9, 11, 15, 19, 24, 28.