[PDF] Top 20 Thomond Lodge Nursing Home, Ballymahon, Longford

... There were suitable arrangements in place to meet the health and nursing needs of residents with dementia. Comprehensive assessments were carried out and care plans developed based on the assessments. Care plans ... See full document

... Outcome Outcome 01: Statement of Purpose Outcome 02: Governance and Management Outcome 03: Information for residents Outcome 04: Suitable Person in Charge Outcome 05: Documentation to be[r] ... See full document

... Matters requiring review are discussed throughout the report and the action plan at the end of the report contains actions that are required to be completed to ensure compliance with the[r] ... See full document

... The provider and person in charge were aware of their responsibility to notify the Chief Inspector of the proposed absence of the person in charge from the designated centre and the arrangements in place for the ... See full document

... Nursing staff had not completed the wound assessment records consistently or completely. Records were not maintained sufficiently to give a clinical picture of the condition or of previous treatment of residents ... See full document

... Nursing staff were observed as they administered medicines. Residents were unhurried. Prescription and administration records were maintained in accordance with the centre’s policy and professional standards. Of ... See full document

... The designated centre provides 24- hour nursing care to 48 residents, male and female who require long-term and short-term care (assessment, rehabilitation convalescence and respite). The centre is purpose built ... See full document

... remain with their current supplier and this was being accommodated for three residents. Practices in relation to prescribing and medicine reviews met with the legislation and regulatory requirements. Nursing staff ... See full document

... There were safe secure outdoor garden spaces for residents to use and these were well cultivated and provided with appropriate seating. Systems were in place to ensure the environment was safe for residents, staff and ... See full document

... Residents told the inspectors that the food provided was “tasty and well presented”, “difficult to fault” and also said “there is a choice available at each meal and if I don’t want to have a big meal staff will give me ... See full document

... Staff confirmed that residents and families were given a choice as to place of death including a single room and families were encouraged and supported to remain with their loved ones as long as they wished. There were ... See full document

... Care plans maintained provided a good overview of residents’ care and provided good direction on how care was to be delivered. On admission, there was a comprehensive nursing assessment and additional risk ... See full document

... Requirements This section sets out the actions that must be taken by the provider or person in charge to ensure compliance with the Health Act 2007 Care and Welfare of Residents in Desig[r] ... See full document

... Recent changes had occurred to the organisational structure. A new person in charge had taken up post. The clinical nurse manager (CNM) was promoted to assistant director of nursing (ADON) and a new group manager ... See full document

... The inspector observed the activity co-ordinator preparing to facilitate a scheduled activity while background music was playing. While twenty six of the fifty one residents residing in the centre were in the sitting ... See full document

... On the day of inspection, the inspectors reviewed the staffing rota. Annual leave and other planned/unplanned staff absences were covered from within the existing staffing complement and with the support of an identified ... See full document

... This section sets out the actions that must be taken by the provider or person in charge to ensure compliance with the Health Act 2007 Care and Welfare of Residents in Designated Centres[r] ... See full document

... The person in charge had recently been appointed in the centre. She was interviewed by inspectors. She was found to fulfil the regulatory criteria required for the post. The person in charge had been working as a nurse ... See full document

... Residents with dementia were supported to maintain their independence. There was an emphasis on promoting health and wellbeing. Residents were encouraged to participate in the social life of the centre. During the ... See full document

... The inspector spoke with the chef who said that she regularly met with the person in charge and the provider to discuss the residents' dietary needs. The chef showed the inspector her files, which contained relevant ... See full document