The service has clear policies and procedures which meet the requirements of the restraint minimisation and safe practice standard. There were residents using restraint during the audit. There were no residents using an enabler. Staff education and competency occurs at least annually. The restraint approval committee undertakes regular quality reviews to ensure compliance with policies and to consider all aspects of restraint and enabler use. The restraint/enabler register is current. Infection prevention and control Includes 6 standards that support an outcome which minimises the risk of infection to consumers, service providers and visitors. Infection control policies and procedures are Standards applicable practical, safe and appropriate for the type of service provided and reflect current accepted to this service fully good practice and legislative requirements. The organisation provides relevant education on attained. infection control to all service providers and consumers. Surveillance for infection is carried out as specified in the infection control programme. The service has an appropriate infection prevention and control management system. The infection control programme is implemented and provides a reduced risk of infections to staff, residents and visitors. Relevant education is provided for staff, and when appropriate, the residents and their families. There is a monthly surveillance programme, where infections information is collated, analysed and trended with previous data. Where trends are identified actions are implemented to reduce infections. The infection surveillance results are reported and discussed at staff and resident meetings and benchmarked internally and externally.
The service has clear policies and procedures which meet the requirements of the restraint minimisation and safe practice standard. There were residents using restraint during the audit. There were no residents using an enabler. Staff education and competency occurs at least annually. The restraint approval committee undertakes regular quality reviews to ensure compliance with policies and to consider all aspects of restraint and enabler use. The restraint/enabler register is current. Infection prevention and control Includes 6 standards that support an outcome which minimises the risk of infection to consumers, service providers and visitors. Infection control policies and procedures are practical, safe and appropriate for the type of service provided and reflect current accepted good practice and legislative requirements. The organisation provides relevant education on infection control to all service providers and consumers. Surveillance for infection is carried out as specified in the infection control programme. Standards applicable to this service fully attained. The service has an appropriate infection prevention and control management system. The infection control programme is implemented and provides a reduced risk of infections to staff, residents and visitors. Relevant education is provided for staff, and when appropriate, the residents and their families. There is a monthly surveillance programme, where infections information is collated, analysed and trended with previous data. Where trends are identified actions are implemented to reduce infections. The infection surveillance results are reported and discussed at staff and resident meetings and benchmarked internally and externally.