Larpool Lane

Updated 7 November 2020

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.

This was a targeted inspection looking at the infection control and prevention measures the provider has in place. As part of the Care Quality Commision’s response to the coronavirus pandemic we are conducting a review of infection control and prevention measures in care homes.

The service had been identified for use by the Local Authority as a designated care setting in response to the Winter Plan for people discharged from hospital with a positive Covid-19 status. This inspection was to ensure that the service was compliant with infection control and prevention measures.

This inspection took place on 22 October 2020 and was announced.

Updated 7 November 2020

We found the following examples of good practice.

• Adaptations had been made to the service to ensure the risk of spreading infections was reduced. A separate laundry and kitchen area had been developed in the dedicated Covid-19 unit to avoid disruption to others areas of the service and people.

• The registered manager had an auditing system in place to ensure they had a plentiful supply of personal protective equipment.

• Thorough processes were in place to ensure any visitors to the service were appropriate risk assessed and managed. Visits were arranged at times that suited people and were spaced out to avid potential infection transmission with other visitors.

• The registered manager had completed training to ensure they had the appropriate skills and knowledge in order to take swabs effectively. A regular testing program was in place.

We were assured that this service met good infection prevention and control guidelines as a designated care setting.

Further information is in the detailed findings below.