[PDF] Top 20 Shannagh Bay Nursing Home, OSV 0000095, 16 November 2017

... recommended interval between tests in the appropriate technical standards. The most recent quarterly inspection for the fire detection and alarm system took place in October 2017. Inspectors looked at the report ... See full document

... It was found that, overall, general records as required under Schedule 4 of the regulations were maintained including key records such as appropriate staff rosters, accident and incidents, nursing and medical ... See full document

... Under Regulation 031 you are required to: Prepare a statement of purpose containing the information set out in Schedule 1 of the Health Act 2007 Care and Welfare of Residents in Designat[r] ... See full document

... Up-to-date registration numbers were in place for nursing staff. An actual and planned roster was maintained in the centre with any changes clearly indicated. The inspectors reviewed the roster which reflected the ... See full document

... Comprehensive nursing assessments were carried out following admission and a range of evidenced based assessment tools were used to determine risk in relation to falls, vulnerability to the development of pressure ... See full document

... The center was established in the early 1900s and was initially used as a military convalescence facility. The center was located just on the outskirts of Tipperary Town. The original premises was two storey with a ... See full document

... It is a requirement that all nursing and care staff receive dysphasia training during orientation. All residents who are receiving a modified diet are assessed regularly by speech and language therapists and a ... See full document

... The inspector found that, in line with the ethos of the centre, managers and staff were working towards a restraint-free environment. Records showed that the use of bedrails was monitored and recorded in the centre's ... See full document

... management systems in place to ensure that the service provided was monitored and safe. Clear lines of accountability and authority were evident in the centre. A regional manager who attended the centre on a weekly basis ... See full document

... Inspection findings did not provide assurances that the staffing levels and skill-mix complement met the assessed needs of 35 residents. Inadequate staffing impacted on the supervision of residents and the provision of ... See full document

... The person in charge had been in the post for many years. She worked full time in the centre and was a nurse with experience in the area of nursing the older person. The person in charge possessed clinical ... See full document

... Outcome 05: Documentation to be kept at a designated centre The records listed in Schedules 3 and 4 of the Health Act 2007 Care and Welfare of Residents in Designated Centres for Older P[r] ... See full document

... The person in charge oversaw a range of audits in the centre, gathered monthly key performance indicators and held weekly meetings with the clinical standards officer to identify if any areas of practice in the centre ... See full document

... The Standards set by HIQA to monitor compliance with the Health Act 2007 Care and Welfare of Residents in Designated Centres for Older People Regulations 2013 and the judgment framework [r] ... See full document

... The centre had a structure in place for the induction and probation of new members of staff and how they would be assessed and appraised. Six and 12 monthly performance appraisals also took place for regular members of ... See full document

... Bedroom accommodation consists of 36 single en-suite rooms. Bedrooms are nicely furnished and have adequate storage facilities with a wardrobe, chest of drawers and bedside locker with a lockable drawer. Residents are ... See full document

... On admission a comprehensive assessment was completed by nursing staff and a personalised care plan prepared with the resident and their family within the first 48 hours. Care plans were detailed and clearly ... See full document

... The home is currently asking residents who occupy bedrooms which are overlooked by courtyards or the oratory what their preferences’ are for putting screening or blinds or nets on their ...of Nursing and ... See full document

... needs, as well as their likes and dislikes. An actual and planned roster was maintained in the centre. The inspector reviewed staff rosters which showed that the person in charge was on duty Monday to Friday and she was ... See full document

... There was a fire safety policy in place in the centre and all staff had received up to date training. Staff who spoke with the inspector were familiar with what to do in the case of a fire, and did regular drills to ... See full document