Inspection of 25 June 2024 — Inspection Report
Regulation 23 — Safeguarding health, safety and welfare of child
- Infection Control: 1. The nappy changing practices observed were inadequate for infection control purposes due to the following; • Staff members redressed children with their aprons and gloves used for nappy changing which posed a potential risk of cross contamination. • The foot operated mechanism of the bin was not used to dispose of soiled nappies or paper towel hygienically. The lid was lifted by hand by both the staff and children which posed a potential risk of cross contamination. 2. A solution used to clean the nappy changing mat was decanted into an empty commercial disinfectant product bottle without any label to indicate the dilution quantities of the solution within or instructions for its use which posed a potential infection control risk. 3. There were no waterproof covers on the six new cot mattresses in the sleep room purchased since the last inspection on 22 June 2022. Action submitted by the Registered Provider
Provider's corrective action:
- Infection Control:
- The registered provider stated in the response that the nappy changing procedure (displayed on the wall) was immediately highlighted to individual educators with emphasis on the different steps to be taken – e.g. remove personal protective equipmwnt before redressing the child. The procedure was also included on the agenda for the next staff meeting where a demonstration of the correct steps took place. Educators had an opportunity to present how they change nappies with feedback from the supervisor. Educators were reminded to adhere to the nappy changing procedure as it is displayed on the wall of the nappy changing area. Regular checks and observations of practice to be carried out by the supervisor or area manager. (Nappy changing procedure, agenda and minutes of staff meeting included)
- The registered provider stated in the response that individual spray bottles of disinfectant have been purchased and provided to each room for use instead of the previous branded mixture. The refillable spray bottles and cannisters of diluted branded disinfectant were removed from the service. (Photograph included)
- The registered provider stated in the response that six waterproof mattress covers that conform to specifications required have been purchased for the cots. Management will take greater care when ordering resources to ensure that they meet the specifications required under the QRF and Childcare Regulations. (Invoice included) Summary Comment In respect of the corrective actions taken photographic and documentary evidence was submitted to the office of the Early Years Inspectorate, reviewed by the Early Years Inspector and deemed to meet the regulatory requirement. The practices as stated will be reviewed on the next inspection
Found compliant: Regulation 8, 11, 15, 18, 19, 20, 25, 26, 28.