Background to this inspection
Updated
16 March 2022
We carried out this inspection under Section 60 of the Health and Social Care Act 2008 as part of our regulatory functions. This inspection was planned to check whether the provider is meeting the legal requirements and regulations associated with the Health and Social Care Act 2008.
As part of CQC’s response to the COVID-19 pandemic we are looking at how services manage infection control and visiting arrangements. This was a targeted inspection looking at the infection prevention and control measures the provider had in place. We also asked the provider about any staffing pressures the service was experiencing and whether this was having an impact on the service.
This inspection took place on 22 February 2022 and was announced. We gave the service 24 hours’ notice of the inspection.
Updated
16 March 2022
Ridley Manor is a nursing home providing accommodation and personal care for up to 72 older and younger people and those living with physical or sensory disabilities or dementia. Accommodation was provided over three floors.
We found the following examples of good practice.
Processes were in place to assist people with visiting the service in a safe way using personal protective equipment (PPE) and sanitisation. Guidance in the form of posters directed visitors on the correct way to use protective equipment such as masks. These were displayed throughout the building.
A pod for visitors ensured people were kept safe and reduced the risk of cross contamination.
Systems were in place to protect people from the spread of infection by using isolation, zones and cohorts. This meant people who tested positive, lived together in a segregated part of the service until they tested negative for the virus. They were cared for by the same staff.
The home was clean and hygienic, with regular cleaning taking place of high touch spots such as light switches and door handles. Audits ensured the building was safe for people and the risk of cross contamination was minimised.
Staff were trained to understand and practice good hand hygiene and the donning and doffing of PPE.
The service had a designated Covid coordinator. They worked alongside clinical staff to ensure the service was compliant with government, Public Health England and the provider guidance.