CQC report explained · a residential care home
What the CQC found at Newfield Lodge
Rated Good: inspectors found the home performing well and meeting their expectations.
- Safe?
- Good
- Inspectors were assured about infection prevention and control, including the use of protective equipment, testing, cleaning, social distancing and safe admissions. The provider also said it had measures to manage COVID-19-related staffing pressures.
- Effective?
- Good
- This area was not assessed in this targeted inspection.
- Caring?
- Good
- This area was not assessed in this targeted inspection.
- Responsive?
- Good
- This area was not assessed in this targeted inspection, although inspectors noted that people's visiting rights had been maintained.
- Well-led?
- Good
- This area was not assessed in this targeted inspection. Inspectors did note that infection control audits were being carried out every month.
What inspectors found, March 2022
Inspected but not rated; inspectors found good infection control and visiting arrangements during a targeted COVID-19 inspection.
This was an announced, targeted inspection on 28 February 2022. It looked at infection prevention and control, visiting arrangements, and whether staffing pressures linked to COVID-19 affected care.
Inspectors were assured that the home was managing infection risks. They found clean and tidy premises, regular cleaning, COVID-19 testing, suitable protective equipment, social distancing measures and monthly infection control audits.
The home maintained people's visiting rights and explored alternatives to face-to-face visits. The service was inspected but not rated, so this report does not give an overall quality rating or ratings for most areas of care.
Infection control
Inspectors were assured that the home had measures to prevent and manage infections. This included testing, protective equipment, cleaning and social distancing.
“We were assured that the provider was making sure infection outbreaks can be effectively prevented or managed.” from the report
Clean premises
The home was clean and tidy, with evidence of regular cleaning.
“The premises were found to be clean and tidy and schedules we looked at showed regularly cleaning taking place.” from the report
Visiting arrangements
People's visiting rights were maintained during the pandemic, and other ways to keep in touch were considered.
“People's visiting rights had been maintained and alternatives to face to face visits had been explored throughout the pandemic.” from the report
Regular checks
The provider carried out monthly infection control audits and gave staff relevant training.
“Effective infection control audits were being carried out every month.” from the report
Inspectors raised no specific concerns in this report.
- 01What infection prevention and control arrangements are in place now, including testing, protective equipment and cleaning?
- 02How do visitors currently enter the home, and what checks or protective equipment are required?
- 03How will you support visits if face-to-face visiting is restricted?
- 04What staffing pressures are affecting the home now, and how could they affect my relative's care?
- 05How often are infection control audits carried out, and what happens when they identify a problem?
This was a targeted inspection of infection prevention and control, visiting arrangements and COVID-19-related staffing pressures; the service was inspected but not rated and the other areas were not assessed. This explanation was written from the published report of 25 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, December 2020
Newfield Lodge was inspected but not rated; inspectors were assured its infection prevention and control arrangements were safe.
This was a targeted inspection on 11 November 2020. Inspectors checked infection prevention and control arrangements because of coronavirus outbreaks in care homes. The visit was announced.
Inspectors found the home was clean and well ventilated. They saw regular cleaning, clear infection control signs, accessible hand sanitiser and good communication about hygiene.
Inspectors were assured that the home used PPE safely, supported isolation, followed shielding and social distancing rules, arranged testing and had an up-to-date infection control policy.
Clean environment
The home was clean and well ventilated, with regular cleaning arrangements in place.
“The home was clean and well ventilated, with regular cleaning regimes in place.” from the report
Clear infection control information
Signs throughout the home explained infection control procedures, including at the entrance.
“Clear signs reminded everyone at the point of entry and throughout the home about procedures for infection control.” from the report
Support during isolation
People isolating in their rooms had regular contact with staff, who used PPE appropriately.
“People isolating in their rooms had regular contact with staff who wore personal protective equipment (PPE) appropriately.” from the report
Good hygiene communication
Staff were reminded about hygiene practices through shift handovers and daily meetings.
“Clear communication with staff reinforced hygiene practices, such as in shift handover and daily meetings.” from the report
Accessible hand sanitiser
Hand sanitising points were easy to find and staff used them frequently.
“Hand sanitising points were readily accessible and staff used these frequently.” from the report
Inspectors raised no specific concerns in this report.
- 01How are visitors currently prevented from catching or spreading infections?
- 02How do you support people who need to isolate in their rooms, and how do staff use PPE?
- 03How are residents and staff currently tested for infections?
- 04How often is the infection prevention and control policy reviewed?
- 05How are hygiene practices communicated to staff during handovers and daily meetings?
This was a targeted inspection of infection prevention and control practices only; the other four questions were not assessed and no overall rating was given. This explanation was written from the published report of 2 December 2020 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 Newfield Lodge
4 rated inspections over 4 years: the service has improved, from Requires improvement to Good.
- March 2022Inspected but not ratedcurrent ratingSafe: Inspected but not rated
- December 2020Inspected but not ratedSafe: Inspected but not rated
- November 2019Goodstayed GoodSafe: GoodEffective: GoodCaring: GoodResponsive: GoodWell-led: Good
- April 2017Goodup from Requires improvementSafe: GoodEffective: Requires improvementCaring: GoodResponsive: GoodWell-led: Good
- February 2016Requires improvementstayed Requires improvementSafe: GoodEffective: Requires improvementCaring: GoodResponsive: Requires improvementWell-led: Good
- July 2015Requires improvementSafe: Requires improvementEffective: Requires improvementCaring: GoodResponsive: Requires improvementWell-led: Requires improvement
- October 2014
Report published without a new overall rating.
- October 2013
Report published without a new overall rating.
- July 2013
Registered with the Care Quality Commission on 12 July 2013.
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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