Safe and appropriate environment Includes 8 standards that support an outcome where services are provided in a clean, safe Standards applicable environment that is appropriate to the age/needs of the consumer, ensure physical privacy is to this service fully maintained, has adequate space and amenities to facilitate independence, is in a setting attained. appropriate to the consumer group and meets the needs of people with disabilities. Chemicals are stored safely throughout the facility. Appropriate policies are available along with product safety charts. The building holds a current warrant of fitness. Resident rooms are spacious with an adequate number of shower and toilet facilities for the number of residents. There is wheelchair access to all areas. External areas are safe and well maintained. Fixtures fittings and flooring is appropriate and toilet/shower facilities are constructed for ease of cleaning. Cleaning and laundry services are well monitored through the internal auditing system. Appropriate training, information and equipment for responding to emergencies are provided. There is an approved evacuation scheme and emergency supplies for at least three days. There is a trained first aider on duty 24 hours. Electrical equipment is checked annually. All medical equipment and all hoists are serviced and calibrated annually. Hot water temperatures are monitored. Restraint minimisation and safe practice Standards applicable Includes 3 standards that support outcomes where consumers receive and experience to this service fully services in the least restrictive and safe manner through restraint minimisation. attained. are policies and procedures on safe restraint use and enablers. There were two residents voluntarily using enablers and three residents with restraints. A registered nurse/quality and risk coordinator is the restraint coordinator. Staff receive training around restraint and challenging behaviours.
Safe and appropriate environment Includes 8 standards that support an outcome where services are provided in a clean, safe environment that is appropriate to the age/needs of the consumer, ensure physical privacy is maintained, has adequate space and amenities to facilitate independence, is in a setting appropriate to the consumer group and meets the needs of people with disabilities. Standards applicable to this service fully attained. Chemicals are stored safely throughout the facility. Appropriate policies are available along with product safety charts. The building holds a current warrant of fitness. Resident rooms are spacious with an adequate number of shower and toilet facilities for the number of residents. There is wheelchair access to all areas. External areas are safe and well maintained. Fixtures fittings and flooring is appropriate and toilet/shower facilities are constructed for ease of cleaning. Cleaning and laundry services are well monitored through the internal auditing system. Appropriate training, information and equipment for responding to emergencies are provided. There is an approved evacuation scheme and emergency supplies for at least three days. There is a trained first aider on duty 24 hours. Electrical equipment is checked annually. All medical equipment and all hoists are serviced and calibrated annually. Hot water temperatures are monitored. Restraint minimisation and safe practice Includes 3 standards that support outcomes where consumers receive and experience services in the least restrictive and safe manner through restraint minimisation. Standards applicable to this service fully attained. are policies and procedures on safe restraint use and enablers. There were two residents voluntarily using enablers and three residents with restraints. A registered nurse/quality and risk coordinator is the restraint coordinator. Staff receive training around restraint and challenging behaviours.