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What the CQC found at Meyrick Cottage
Rated Good: inspectors found the home performing well and meeting their expectations.
What inspectors found, March 2022
Meyrick Cottage: Inspected but not rated; inspectors found strong infection control and safe visiting arrangements.
This was an announced, targeted inspection on 2 February 2022. Inspectors looked at infection prevention and control, visiting arrangements, and whether COVID-19 staffing pressures were affecting the home.
Inspectors found clear checks for visitors, including lateral flow tests, temperature checks and personal protective equipment. They found regular staff training, testing and vaccination arrangements, individual COVID-19 risk assessments, and easy-read information to help people understand the risks.
People and a relative said they felt safe and that the home was clean. Inspectors found cleaning, ventilation and infection control systems in place. The home was inspected but not rated, so this report does not give an overall quality rating.
Visitor safety
The home had a clear process for welcoming visitors safely, including testing, temperature checks and PPE.
“There was a clear procedure in place to safely welcome visitors to the home.” from the report
Staff infection control training
Staff received regular training intended to keep infection prevention and control practices up to date.
“People were cared for by staff trained in safe infection, prevention and control, (IPC) practices.” from the report
Clean premises
Inspectors found the home visibly clean, well ventilated and uncluttered, with scheduled and frequent cleaning.
“The premises and equipment were visibly clean and all areas were well ventilated and uncluttered to ensure people's safety.” from the report
Support for understanding COVID-19
The home used easy-read booklets and social stories to explain COVID-19 risks and help reduce anxiety about PPE.
“There was good use of easy read booklets and social stories to help people understand the risks relating to COVID-19” from the report
Inspectors raised no specific concerns in this report.
- 01How are you currently managing staffing pressures, and have these affected people's care?
- 02How do you currently check visitors for infection risks and provide PPE?
- 03How do you explain infection risks and changes in visiting arrangements to my relative?
- 04How often are high-touch areas and other parts of the home cleaned?
- 05What full CQC ratings or other assessments should we read alongside this targeted report?
This was a targeted inspection of infection prevention and control, visiting arrangements and COVID-19 staffing pressures; it was not a full inspection and the service was inspected but not rated. This explanation was written from the published report of 3 March 2022 by an AI system and checked against the report text: every quoted line appears in the report. It is a guide to the report, not a substitute for it. Read the full report on cqc.org.uk.
What inspectors found, February 2021
Inspected but not rated; inspectors found strong infection control, clean surroundings and support for people's contact with family.
This was an announced, targeted inspection on 11 February 2021. It checked how the home was preventing and controlling coronavirus infection. The home was inspected but not given an overall rating.
Inspectors found appointment-only visiting, temperature checks, testing, suitable protective equipment and clear safety guidance. They were assured that the home was managing infection risks, including the safe use of protective equipment and testing.
The home was visibly clean and had regular cleaning checks. Staff had completed infection control and protective equipment training. People had individual coronavirus risk assessments and were supported to keep in touch with family and friends.
Infection control
Inspectors found strong arrangements to reduce the risk of infection for people, staff and visitors.
“People, staff and visitors to Meyrick Cottage were protected from risks of infection as policies, systems and staff practices reflected national best practice guidance.” from the report
Clean environment
The home was clean and uncluttered. Cleaning schedules were in place and checked regularly.
“The home was light, airy, uncluttered and visibly clean throughout.” from the report
Staff training
Staff were up to date with infection control training and knew how to use protective equipment safely.
“Staff were up to date with infection, prevention and control training and had completed training in how to put on, remove and dispose of their PPE.” from the report
Family contact
People were supported to keep in touch with relatives using phones, tablets, telephone calls and video calls.
“People were supported to maintain their health and sense of wellbeing.” from the report
Inspectors raised no specific concerns in this report.
- 01How are visits currently arranged, and are visitors still tested or checked before entering?
- 02How do you make sure staff continue to use protective equipment safely?
- 03How are people's individual coronavirus risk assessments reviewed and updated?
- 04How will you support my relative to keep in contact with family if they cannot use electronic devices?
- 05What are the home's current ratings for effective, caring, responsive and well-led care?
This was a targeted inspection of infection prevention and control during the coronavirus pandemic; the other areas of care were not assessed or rated. This explanation was written from the published report of 27 February 2021 by an AI system and checked against the report text: every quoted line appears in the report. It is a guide to the report, not a substitute for it. Read the full report on cqc.org.uk.
Every inspection of Meyrick Cottage
Each visit the CQC has published, newest first, back to the day the home was registered.
- March 2022Inspected but not ratedcurrent ratingSafe: Inspected but not rated
- February 2021Inspected but not ratedSafe: Inspected but not rated
- July 2019GoodSafe: GoodEffective: GoodCaring: GoodResponsive: GoodWell-led: Good
- June 2018
Registered with the Care Quality Commission on 19 June 2018.
Ratings and report dates from the Care Quality Commission, Open Government Licence v3.0. A home can also be visited without a new rating being published, so the timeline shows published inspections.
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