[PDF] Top 20 Killarney Nursing Home, OSV 0000685, 18 July 2017

... There was a comprehensive programme of audits that included audits on issues such as hygiene, medication management, health and safety, dining experience, and falls. There was evidence of action in response to issues ... See full document

... There were policies and procedures in place supporting the management of medications. Residents had a choice of pharmacist, even though most medications were dispensed from one pharmacy. Medication management practices ... See full document

... The capacity of the centre had increased by an additional 26 bed places since the last registration inspection. As part of the application to the regulator to increase the size of the centre, the provider submitted a ... See full document

... following the last inspection. However, inspectors from the evidence gathered found that that additional clinical supervision and additional oversight of nursing documentation was required to ensure consistency in ... See full document

... However inspectors found that the files relating to a number of relief nursing staff did not have the required documentation in place and did not include evidence of up to date Garda vetting clearances. There was ... See full document

... The designated centre provides 24- hour nursing care to 71 residents, male and female who require long-term and short-term care (convalescence and respite). The centre is a two storied building containing four ... See full document

... Systems were in place for the assessment planning implementation and review of residents' health care needs. This included nursing assessments, daily progress records, care plans and clinical risk assessments. A ... See full document

... Outline how you are going to come into compliance with Registration Regulation 4: Application for registration or renewal of registration: The Registered Provider confirms that an update[r] ... See full document

... convalescent care, general medical convalescent care. palliative care, residents with dementia, intellectual and physical disabilities. The centre can accommodate a maximum of 45 residents. It is a mixed gender facility, ... See full document

... The centre was decorated and furnished in a home like and comfortable way. Residents' privacy was respected. Adequate screening was available in shared rooms. Toilets and bathrooms could be locked. The sitting ... See full document

... 24-hour nursing care available for our residents who are all aged over 18 and are of both ...accommodates 18 residents who have been diagnosed with ... See full document

... Wygram Nursing Home ...of 18 years requiring long-term, respite or convalescent care with low, medium, high and maximum dependency ...registered nursing and healthcare assistant staff with the ... See full document

... Bedroom accommodation comprises of twenty six single and 12 double bedrooms all of which have ensuite facilities. Bedrooms are appropriate in size and equipped to meet the comfort and privacy needs of residents. There ... See full document

... Members of staff spoken with by the inspector demonstrated a collective understanding of the appropriate action to take in the event of a fire or emergency. An emergency response plan contained instructions on how to ... See full document

... Outcome 01: Statement of Purpose Theme: Governance, Leadership and Management The Registered Provider Stakeholder is failing to comply with a regulatory requirement in the following resp[r] ... See full document

... of nursing staff who confirmed that their training on managing medicines was regularly updated and that appropriate support around training and audit was provided by the ...administering nursing staff was ... See full document

... Arrangements were in place to meet the health and nursing needs of residents with dementia. Access to the General Practitioner (GP) and to allied healthcare professionals (AHP) including physiotherapy, dietetic, ... See full document

... Progress notes were completed twice daily by nursing staff and these gave an overview of the residents’ health, social and emotional care. There was a process in place to ensure that care plans were reviewed on a ... See full document

... Outcome Outcome 02: Governance and Management Outcome 05: Documentation to be kept at a designated centre Outcome 07: Safeguarding and Safety Outcome 08: Health and Safety and Risk Manag[r] ... See full document

... The assessment and review of residents needs was on-going in the centre. Prior to admission an assessment was carried out to ensure the residents’ needs could be met by the services in the centre. On admission a detailed ... See full document