Positive report for Highland care home following unannounced visit by inspectors checking on level of support during coronavirus pandemic
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An unannounced inspection of a care home near Inverness focussing on how well people were supported during the Covid pandemic led to an all round "good" score.
The Care Inspectorate examined key areas judged "vital to the support and wellbeing of people experiencing care during the pandemic".
Daviot Care Home, formerly called Meallmore Lodge, had 68 residents during the inspection.
The inspection report stated: "The service’s infection control practices were good, and the home was clean and tidy with enough staff available. Cleaning schedules and audits were in place and used to support good infection prevention and control.
"Staff were aware of the need to promote social distancing and this was encouraged through the careful placement of furniture.
"Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) supplies and hand cleaning products were available for staff throughout the home and we observed all staff using these appropriately during the inspection.
"Staff uniforms were laundered on-site and this ensured they were washed in accordance with infection prevention guidance.
"A very clear system was in place to indicate rooms where people were undergoing periods of isolation, and additional PPE supplies were available at the entry points of each room.
"Since our last visit, alternative staff changing rooms had been established in each unit."
Staff said the management team were very supportive, and that there was effective team working.
They had received training specific to Covid and infection prevention and control, with regular internal audits, spot checks and supervision sessions.
"People could be reassured that they were being cared for by staff with the correct skills and knowledge to promote their safety," the report added.
"We were impressed with the availability of information and the precautions taken when visitors arrived at the home."
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