Next Steps Monton

Updated 20 October 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 CQC’s response to the coronavirus pandemic we are conducting a thematic review of infection control and prevention measures in care homes. This inspection took place on 7 October and was announced.

Next Steps Monton is a small nursing home that provides accommodation and nursing care for up to six people with mental health needs. The service was selected to take part in this thematic review which is seeking to identify examples of good practice in infection prevention and control.

Updated 20 October 2020

About the service

Next Steps Monton is a small care home providing personal and nursing care to four people with mental health needs at the time of the inspection. The service can support up to six people.

Four bedrooms had an ensuite shower room and there were two flatlets with separate bedroom, shower room and lounge area. There were two communal lounges and a large shared kitchen / dining room. The home had a small enclosed yard, which people used if they wished to smoke.

People’s experience of using this service and what we found

People were supported to identify what was important for them and to be involved in their care and support. Detailed care plans and risk assessments identified people’s needs and provided guidance for staff in how to meet these needs. Staff knew people and their needs well.

People were supported to maintain their physical and mental health. Medicines were administered as prescribed and regular medical reviews were completed.

People were supported to have maximum choice and control of their lives and staff supported them in the least restrictive way possible and in their best interests; the policies and systems in the service supported this practice.

People were encouraged and supported to be as independent as possible. They were involved in planning their weekly activities and what meals they wanted. There were sufficient staff on duty, including when they wanted to go into their local community.

Staff were involved in the service and felt well supported by the management team. Recruitment systems ensured suitable checks were made before new staff started work. Staff received the training they required to carry out their role. Incidents were recorded, reviewed and debrief sessions held to identify any changes that could be made to reduce the chance of further incidents.

A quality assurance system was in place, with named staff completing a range of audits and checks. All actions identified from these audits were added to a home improvement plan.

For more details, please see the full report which is on the CQC website at www.cqc.org.uk

Rating at last inspection

This service was registered with us on 7 February 2019 and this is the first inspection.

Why we inspected

This was a planned inspection based on when the service was first registered with the CQC.

Follow up

We will continue to monitor information we receive about the service until we return to visit as per our re-inspection programme. If we receive any concerning information we may inspect sooner.