[PDF] Top 20 Alder Services, OSV 0004060, 12 February 2018

... There were policies and procedures in place for the management of medication in this centre. However, the management of medication errors was not robust. There had been 18 incidents of adverse events reported in this ... See full document

... occurred within the centre every two weeks, where specific key quality indicators were reviewed at this meeting. In addition, there had been three unannounced inspection completed by the provider representative since the ... See full document

... The inspector met with five residents who used this service. Residents, who spoke with the inspector, confirmed that they were happy with the service and care provided, had good access to the local community and enjoyed ... See full document

... Residents who communicated with the inspectors stated they were happy with the services they receive. They felt safe and secure living in the centre. Residents were happy with the support and assistance provided. ... See full document

... Staff members spoken with by inspectors demonstrated satisfactory levels of knowledge of the healthcare needs of residents. Inspectors found that staff members spoken were aware of the actions to take to respond to ... See full document

... Overall as appropriate to their needs, inspectors saw that residents had ready access to other health care services; staff also sought advice from healthcare professionals to ensure that the care provided was ... See full document

... The purpose of regulation in relation to designated centres is to safeguard vulnerable people of any age who are receiving residential care services. Regulation provides assurance to the public that people living ... See full document

... House Services and this designated centre had ...senior services manager and person in ...senior services manager and person in charge would now occur in the designated ...senior services ... See full document

... The purpose of regulation in relation to designated centres is to safeguard vulnerable people of any age who are receiving residential care services. Regulation provides assurance to the public that people living ... See full document

... ensure residents needs are met. There is a full-time person in charge assigned to the centre who also has responsibility for another designated centre a short distance away. A team leader is also assigned to the centre, ... See full document

... containment measures to ensure residents' safety in one unit of the centre. It was observed though that such measures were not present throughout the larger unit of this centre although other fire safety systems such as ... See full document

... Residents accessed activities both at home and in the local community. Residents told the inspector that they attended regular church services, did personal shopping and went to the theatre and social dances. In ... See full document

... Capacity and capability Regulation 14: Persons in charge Regulation 15: Staffing Regulation 16: Training and staff development Regulation 19: Directory of residents Regulation 21: Record[r] ... See full document

... This is a centre providing residential services to nine adults with disabilities (both male and female). It is located in Co. Wicklow and in walking distance to a large town which provides access to a range of ... See full document

... Woodlands services consists of one house and provides a residential service to three adults with a primary diagnosis of intellectual ...day services in their ... See full document

... the services of the designated centre were supported on an individual basis to achieve and enjoy the best possible ...care services and appropriate treatment and ... See full document

... Revised residents' assessment arrangements had ensured that all residents now had an up-to-date healthcare assessment in place and that residents were at all times supported at times of illness. Staff who spoke with the ... See full document

... The purpose of regulation in relation to designated centres is to safeguard vulnerable people of any age who are receiving residential care services. Regulation provides assurance to the public that people living ... See full document

... The registered provider, or a person nominated by the registered provider, shall carry out an unannounced visit to the designated centre at least once every six months or more frequently[r] ... See full document

... Each resident's wellbeing and welfare is maintained by a high standard of evidence- based care and support. Each resident has opportunities to participate in meaningful activities, appropriate to his or her interests and ... See full document