Standard 1.4.8: Natural Light, Ventilation, And FA There were procedures to ensure the service was responsive to resident Heating feedback in relation to heating and ventilation, wherever practicable. Residents were provided with adequate natural light, safe ventilation, and an Consumers are provided with adequate natural light, environment that was maintained at a safe and comfortable temperature. safe ventilation, and an environment that is There was a designated external smoking area. maintained at a safe and comfortable temperature. Family and residents interviewed confirmed the facilities were maintained at an appropriate temperature in all areas. Standard 3.1: Infection control management FA The infection control programme was appropriate for the size and nature of the service to ensure safety for residents, family and staff. Infection control There is a managed environment, which minimises policies and procedures documented the responsibility for infection control. the risk of infection to consumers, service providers, The designated infection control nurse was accountable to the health and and visitors. This shall be appropriate to the size and safety team and to the nurse manager. scope of the service. Reporting lines were confirmed in interviews with staff. The infection control nurse reported to the nurse manager any significant issues and to the health and safety team on a monthly basis. A monthly risk report was documented including key performance indicators. This provided a baseline for infection type and rate. The care givers interviewed were well informed on the processes to follow to report infections. A resident and staff infection incident register was maintained. The infection control programme was reviewed annually. Standard 3.2: Implementing the infection control FA The infection control programme was implemented and provided education programme on infection control issues for and residents. The infection control is a registered nurse and confirmed that expertise advice can be There are adequate human, physical, and information readily sought. Appropriate resources were available and provided for the resources to implement the infection control infection control nurse to perform the role effectively. programme and meet the needs of the organisation. The infection control team were responsible for reviewing and developing policies and procedures when necessary and consultation was sought if required. Infection control was included in the staff induction/orientation programme. Standard 3.3: Policies and procedures FA Policies and procedures evidenced current accepted good practice and met compliance requirements. Policies and procedures sighted were Documented policies and procedures for the prevention and control of infection reflect current
Standard 1.4.8: Natural Light, Ventilation, And Heating Consumers are provided with adequate natural light, safe ventilation, and an environment that is maintained at a safe and comfortable temperature. FA There were procedures to ensure the service was responsive to resident feedback in relation to heating and ventilation, wherever practicable. Residents were provided with adequate natural light, safe ventilation, and an environment that was maintained at a safe and comfortable temperature. There was a designated external smoking area. Family and residents interviewed confirmed the facilities were maintained at an appropriate temperature in all areas. Standard 3.1: Infection control management There is a managed environment, which minimises the risk of infection to consumers, service providers, and visitors. This shall be appropriate to the size and scope of the service. FA The infection control programme was appropriate for the size and nature of the service to ensure safety for residents, family and staff. Infection control policies and procedures documented the responsibility for infection control. The designated infection control nurse was accountable to the health and safety team and to the nurse manager. Reporting lines were confirmed in interviews with staff. The infection control nurse reported to the nurse manager any significant issues and to the health and safety team on a monthly basis. A monthly risk report was documented including key performance indicators. This provided a baseline for infection type and rate. The care givers interviewed were well informed on the processes to follow to report infections. A resident and staff infection incident register was maintained. The infection control programme was reviewed annually. Standard 3.2: Implementing the infection control programme There are adequate human, physical, and information resources to implement the infection control programme and meet the needs of the organisation. FA The infection control programme was implemented and provided education on infection control issues for and residents. The infection control is a registered nurse and confirmed that expertise advice can be readily sought. Appropriate resources were available and provided for the infection control nurse to perform the role effectively. The infection control team were responsible for reviewing and developing policies and procedures when necessary and consultation was sought if required. Infection control was included in the staff induction/orientation programme. Standard 3.3: Policies and procedures Documented policies and procedures for the prevention and control of infection reflect current FA Policies and procedures evidenced current accepted good practice and met compliance requirements. Policies and procedures sighted were
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