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What the CQC found at The Old Vicarage at Airmyn
Rated Good: inspectors found the home performing well and meeting their expectations.
- Safe?
- Good
- Inspectors were assured about infection prevention and control. This included cleaning, visitor arrangements, protective equipment, testing, social distancing and outbreak management.
- Effective?
- Good
- This area was not covered by the targeted inspection.
- Caring?
- Good
- This area was not covered by the targeted inspection.
- Responsive?
- Good
- This area was not covered by the targeted inspection.
- Well-led?
- Good
- This area was not covered by the targeted inspection.
What inspectors found, April 2021
The Old Vicarage at Airmyn was inspected but not rated; inspectors were assured that infection risks were being managed well.
This was an announced, targeted inspection on 10 March 2021. It looked at infection prevention and control during the coronavirus pandemic.
Inspectors found regular testing for visitors, staff and residents. Visits were managed to reduce risks, and the home was clean, uncluttered and free from odours.
Inspectors were assured about the use of protective equipment, social distancing, admissions, testing and the arrangements for preventing or managing outbreaks.
The service was inspected but not rated. This report does not provide an overall quality rating or ratings for the other areas of care.
Infection prevention
Inspectors were assured that the home had suitable arrangements to reduce the spread of infection, including cleaning, testing and protective equipment.
“We were assured that the provider was making sure infection outbreaks can be effectively prevented or managed.” from the report
Testing and visits
The home had regular testing for visitors, staff and residents. Staff managed visits to help keep people safe.
“A documented regular testing regime was in place for visitors, staff and people living in the home.” from the report
Clean environment
The home was described as clean and free from clutter and unpleasant smells.
“The home was clean, uncluttered and odour free.” from the report
Safe shared areas
There were several comfortable areas where residents could sit and relax while maintaining social distancing.
“The home has several homely areas where people can sit and relax, this allows for comfortable social distancing which was also respected by staff.” from the report
Inspectors raised no specific concerns in this report.
- 01How are visitors currently tested and managed?
- 02How do you check that staff are using protective equipment safely and effectively?
- 03How often are shared areas cleaned, and how is this recorded?
- 04What arrangements are in place if there is an infection outbreak?
- 05What recent information can you provide about the wider quality of care, which this inspection did not assess?
This was a targeted inspection of infection prevention and control during the coronavirus pandemic; the service was inspected but not rated and the other areas were not covered. This explanation was written from the published report of 7 April 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.
What inspectors found, February 2020
The Old Vicarage at Airmyn was rated Good; inspectors found safe, kind and personalised care across all five areas.
This was an unannounced, planned inspection on 14 January 2020. Inspectors spoke with six people living at the home, two relatives, a health professional and six staff. They reviewed care, medicines, staff and management records.
The home was rated Good overall. It was rated Good for Safe, Effective, Caring, Responsive and Well-led. Inspectors found people were safe, treated with kindness and supported according to their needs and preferences.
The home provided personal care for up to 22 older people, including some people living with dementia. Staff supported people with medicines, meals, activities, healthcare and maintaining relationships. Some environmental improvements and record reviews were still in progress.
This was the first inspection after a change of provider for the location. The previous rating was also Good, published on 9 December 2016.
Safe staffing and medicines
Staff numbers were adjusted when people's needs changed. Inspectors found medicines were received, stored, given and disposed of safely.
“Medicines were received, stored, administered and disposed of safely.” from the report
Personalised care
Care records described people's individual needs and preferences. People were involved in their care planning where they were able to be.
“Care records included information to provide person centred, safe care according to people's individual preferences.” from the report
Kind and respectful support
Staff offered reassurance, listened to people and supported privacy, dignity and independence.
“They do respect my privacy, shut the toilet door, ask me if I'm okay, all very respectful.” from the report
Activities and relationships
People were supported to go out, attend community activities, see family and friends, and maintain important relationships.
“We go to the local pub and take people to Church.” from the report
Approachable management
Inspectors found that management was visible and open with people, relatives and staff. Feedback and incidents were used to improve the service.
“The registered manager was visible around the home and engaged openly with people, their families and staff.” from the report
Care records still being reviewed
minorSome care records were being reviewed so they reflected the signed input of decision-makers. Ask how this work was completed and kept up to date.
“Care records were under review to ensure they reflected the signed input of the decision makers.” from the report
Environmental improvements not complete
minorSome planned changes to the building and flooring were still in progress, including work intended to support people living with dementia.
“Planned improvements were in progress with an emphasis on best practice options to support people living with dementia.” from the report
- 01Have the planned improvements to the courtyard access and flooring been completed, and what other dementia-friendly changes have been made?
- 02Have care records been updated to show the signed input of decision-makers where needed?
- 03How do you adjust staffing when people's needs change, and how is this monitored now?
- 04How often are environment and equipment safety checks audited, and were all outstanding checks completed?
- 05How are each person's end-of-life wishes recorded and reviewed with them or their representatives?
This was a first planned inspection after a change of provider and covered the premises, care and all five CQC questions. This explanation was written from the published report of 14 February 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 The Old Vicarage at Airmyn
Each visit the CQC has published, newest first, back to the day the home was registered.
- April 2021Inspected but not ratedcurrent ratingSafe: Inspected but not rated
- February 2020GoodSafe: GoodEffective: GoodCaring: GoodResponsive: GoodWell-led: Good
- March 2019
Registered with the Care Quality Commission on 11 March 2019.
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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