Background to this inspection
Updated
6 July 2017
We carried out this inspection under Section 60 of the Health and Social Care Act 2008 as part of our regulatory functions. This inspection checked whether the provider is meeting the legal requirements and regulations associated with the Health and Social Care Act 2008, to look at the overall quality of the service, and to provide a rating for the service under the Care Act 2014.
The unannounced comprehensive inspection took place on 25 May 2017. The inspection was carried out by one inspector.
Before the inspection, the provider completed a Provider Information Return (PIR). This is a form that asks the provider to give some key information about the service, what the service does well and improvements they plan to make.
On the day of the inspection we spoke with two people, three members of staff and the registered manager.
We looked at three people’s care and support and medicine administration records. We also looked at records relating to the management of the service such as the incident reports, audits, surveys, supervision and training records.
Updated
6 July 2017
This inspection took place on 25 May 2017 and was unannounced. When the service was last inspected in March 2016 we found two breaches of the regulations of the Health and Social Care Act 2008. The breaches related to safe care and treatment and need for consent. These breaches were followed up as part of our inspection. The service was rated ‘requires improvement.’ in March 2016.
Cintre Severnoaks is registered to provide accommodation for up to seven people who have complex mental health needs. At the time of our inspection the service was providing support to five people.
A registered manager was in post at the time of inspection. A registered manager is a person who has registered with the Care Quality Commission to manage the service. Like registered providers, they are “registered persons”. Registered persons have legal responsibility for meeting the requirements in the Health and Social Care Act 2008 and associated Regulations about how the service is run.
At our previous inspection the provider was not fully adhering to the principles of the Mental Capacity Act (2005). Although some further work is required we found sufficient improvements had been made. We were advised that the kitchen and pool room were locked overnight. There was no evidence that people had consented to this restrictive practice. The registered manager agreed to review their protocol and ensure that the necessary consideration with people is taken forward as a matter of priority. Apart from this issue the service enabled people to make their own decisions and assisted them to understand the decision making process.
At our previous inspection the provider was not consistently managing medicines safely. We found sufficient improvements had been made.
Staffing numbers were sufficient to meet people’s needs and this ensured people were supported safely. Staff were supported to undertake training to enable them to fulfil the requirements of the role.
Risks to people were assessed and where required a risk management plan was in place to manage an identified risk and keep the person safe.
People were supported by a small experienced team. Enabling relationships had been established between staff and the people they supported. Support plans to enhance people’s independence were promoted by the service and staff members.
A care plan was written and agreed with individuals and other interested parties. At people’s requests some family members attend care plan meetings. Care plans were reviewed regularly and a formal review was held once a year and if people’s care needs changed.
People were supported to maintain good health and had access to external health care professionals when required.
Staff described the registered manager as supportive. Comments from people confirmed they were happy with the service and the support received.
There were systems in place to assess, monitor and improve the quality and safety of the service.
Further information is in the detailed findings below.