Standard 1.4.1: Management Of Waste And FA There are implemented policies in place to guide staff in waste Hazardous Substances management. Staff interviewed were aware of practices outlined in relevant policy. Gloves, aprons and goggles are available and staff were Consumers, visitors, and service providers are observed wearing personal protective clothing while carrying out their protected from harm as a result of exposure to waste, duties. Infection prevention and control policies state specific tasks and infectious or hazardous substances, generated duties for which protective equipment is to be worn. Chemicals sighted during service delivery. were labelled correctly and were all stored safely throughout the facility. Safety data sheets are available. Standard 1.4.2: Facility Specifications FA The facility has a current building warrant of fitness expires 1 July 2017. The service is meeting the relevant requirements as identified by Consumers are provided with an appropriate, relevant legislation and standards. The physical environment allows easy accessible physical environment and facilities that access, movement for the residents and promotes independence for are fit for their purpose. residents with mobility aids. There is a dining area, separate lounge area and smaller seating areas for more private conversation. The owner is the maintenance person who carries out daily maintenance requests and records corrective actions in the maintenance book. There are monthly internal building and external building maintenance schedules in place. Water temperature monitoring of different rooms is carried out each month (sighted) and complies with regulations. The grounds are tidy, well maintained and able to be accessed safely. There are outdoor ramps with handrails, outdoor seating, shaded areas and raised garden beds. Standard 1.4.3: Toilet, Shower, And Bathing Facilities FA There are an adequate number of toilet and showering facilities. Privacy locks are in place. Vacant/in use signage is on the toilet/shower rooms. Consumers are provided with adequate All residents interviewed confirmed their privacy was maintained while toilet/shower/bathing facilities. Consumers are attending to personal hygiene cares. assured privacy when attending to personal hygiene requirements or receiving assistance with personal hygiene requirements. Standard 1.4.4: Personal Space/Bed Areas FA All resident’s rooms are of an appropriate size to allow care to be provided and for the safe use and manoeuvring of mobility aids. There are four Consumers are provided with adequate personal double rooms which at present have single occupancy. Residents are space/bed areas appropriate to the consumer group encouraged to personalise their bedrooms. and setting.
Standard 1.4.1: Management Of Waste And Hazardous Substances Consumers, visitors, and service providers are protected from harm as a result of exposure to waste, infectious or hazardous substances, generated during service delivery. FA There are implemented policies in place to guide staff in waste management. Staff interviewed were aware of practices outlined in relevant policy. Gloves, aprons and goggles are available and staff were observed wearing personal protective clothing while carrying out their duties. Infection prevention and control policies state specific tasks and duties for which protective equipment is to be worn. Chemicals sighted were labelled correctly and were all stored safely throughout the facility. Safety data sheets are available. Standard 1.4.2: Facility Specifications Consumers are provided with an appropriate, accessible physical environment and facilities that are fit for their purpose. FA The facility has a current building warrant of fitness expires 1 July 2017. The service is meeting the relevant requirements as identified by relevant legislation and standards. The physical environment allows easy access, movement for the residents and promotes independence for residents with mobility aids. There is a dining area, separate lounge area and smaller seating areas for more private conversation. The owner is the maintenance person who carries out daily maintenance requests and records corrective actions in the maintenance book. There are monthly internal building and external building maintenance schedules in place. Water temperature monitoring of different rooms is carried out each month (sighted) and complies with regulations. The grounds are tidy, well maintained and able to be accessed safely. There are outdoor ramps with handrails, outdoor seating, shaded areas and raised garden beds. Standard 1.4.3: Toilet, Shower, And Bathing Facilities Consumers are provided with adequate toilet/shower/bathing facilities. Consumers are assured privacy when attending to personal hygiene requirements or receiving assistance with personal hygiene requirements. FA There are an adequate number of toilet and showering facilities. Privacy locks are in place. Vacant/in use signage is on the toilet/shower rooms. All residents interviewed confirmed their privacy was maintained while attending to personal hygiene cares. Standard 1.4.4: Personal Space/Bed Areas Consumers are provided with adequate personal space/bed areas appropriate to the consumer group and setting. FA All resident’s rooms are of an appropriate size to allow care to be provided and for the safe use and manoeuvring of mobility aids. There are four double rooms which at present have single occupancy. Residents are encouraged to personalise their bedrooms.
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