[PDF] Top 20 Virginia Community Health Centre, OSV 0000503, 18 April 2018

... Robust policies and supporting procedures were implemented that ensured residents were protected from abuse. The inspector was informed that all staff were Garda vetted and a sample of staff files randomly selected ... See full document

... allied health professionals including members of the team for psychiatry of later life when staff required additional advice and support to ensure appropriate care was ... See full document

... Policies and procedures relating to risk management and health and safety were seen to be specific to the centre. Inspectors viewed the risk register and found that there were some risks which had not been ... See full document

... this centre ensured that residents were safe and enjoyed a good quality of care and ...the centre which identified some minor areas for ...and health and ... See full document

... the Health Act 2007 (Care and Support of Residents in Designated Centres for Persons (Children And Adults) With Disabilities) Regulations 2013, Health Act 2007 (Registration of Designated Centres for ... See full document

... Evidence of referral and review was available and viewed with early recognition of the signs of clinical deterioration and appropriate management. Regular review of all residents by a medical officer as needs changed or ... See full document

... the Health Information and Quality Authority (HIQA) were in the main positive with regard to provision of facilities and services and the care ...the community, insufficient space for personal belongings, ... See full document

... designated centre are receiving a service that meets the requirements of quality standards which are underpinned by ...the health, wellbeing and quality of life of people in residential care is promoted and ... See full document

... Community living area C is a residential home, located in Co.Laois, catering for one adult with an intellectual disability over the age of 18 years. The individualised service operates 24 hours, seven days ... See full document

... the centre. Audits had been carried out in key areas such as health and safety and ...the centre which included an action plan to address any issues ... See full document

... the Health and Safety officer will attend all weekly welfare meetings where incidents and accidents are ...The Health and Safety officer will log all incidents in the general risk register after discussion ... See full document

... Augustine’s Community Nursing Unit is a 33 bedded community nursing unit which is under the management of the Health Service Executive ...mental health or palliative care ...the centre ... See full document

... between 18 and 65 years of ...the centre must demonstrate their ability to live relatively independent lives before they will be considered for ...The centre is open from Monday until Friday and ... See full document

... Residents during their stays at the centre accessed a range of activities both at Suzanne House and in the local community which reflected their assessed needs and interests. Staff told the inspector that ... See full document

... designated centre are receiving a service that meets the requirements of quality standards which are underpinned by ...the health, wellbeing and quality of life of people in residential care is promoted and ... See full document

... and comfortable accommodation. All bedrooms were single, en-suite rooms with appropriate storage facilities, including a large wardrobe and personal locker with a lockable space for valuables. Bedrooms and communal rooms ... See full document

... Outdoor recreational space for the centre was directly accessible through Sarsfield ward only, on the ground floor. Feedback from staff indicated that practical use of this area for individual residents often ... See full document

... The provider and or the person in charge is required to set out what action they have taken or intend to take to comply with the regulation in order to bring the centre back into compliance. The plan should be ... See full document

... Overall, the inspectors found the centre was well run and the two houses provided a homely and friendly environment for residents. It was evident that the person in charge and staff were aware of residents’ needs ... See full document

... There were care plans for all residents and these were based on a range of assessments that identified residents’ health and social care needs. Care was regularly reviewed by nurses and medical staff to ensure ... See full document