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374-376 Winchester Road, Southampton.

374-376 Winchester Road in Southampton is a Residential home specialising in the provision of services relating to accommodation for persons who require nursing or personal care and learning disabilities. The last inspection date here was 10th September 2019

374-376 Winchester Road is managed by Integra Care Management Limited.

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Ratings:

For a guide to the ratings, click here.

Safe: Good
Effective: Good
Caring: Good
Responsive: Good
Well-Led: Good
Overall: Good

Further Details:

Important Dates:

    Last Inspection 2019-09-10
    Last Published 2017-03-29

Local Authority:

    Southampton

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Inspection Reports:

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13th February 2017 - During a routine inspection pdf icon

We carried out this inspection on 13 February 2017. The inspection was unannounced. 374 – 376 Winchester Road provides accommodation and support for up to eight people who have a learning disability or autism. There were six people living at the home when we carried out the inspection.

The home was last inspected on13 July 2016, when we found breaches of the Health and Social Care Act 2008 (Regulated Activities) Regulations 2014 and issued warning notices telling the provider they must make improvements. We subsequently inspected the service on 21 November 2016 to check that improvements had been made and the warning notices had been complied with. At that inspection, we found that improvements had been made. At this inspection, we found that improvements had been sustained and the service was providing care in line with the regulations.

A registered manager was not in post at the time of our inspection. A registered manager is a person who has registered with the Care Quality Commission to manage the service. Like registered providers, they are ‘registered persons’. Registered persons have legal responsibility for meeting the requirements in the Health and Social Care Act 2008 and associated Regulations about how the service is run. The service was currently in the process of registering the manager for the home.

Staff spoke highly of the manager and told us they had made changes around the home, which had a positive effect on the safety, efficiency and effectiveness of the service provided. The manager promoted an open door policy, where people or staff were encouraged to come to them with issues, concerns or suggestions.

There were systems and processes in place to monitor the safety of the home and the quality of care. The manager carried out regular auditing and checking of staff competence in their role, then shared feedback and learning to the staff in supervisions, team meetings and training sessions. Incidents were used to enhance learning, understanding, leading to changes to prevent them re-occurring.

The home had a system in place to safely manage people’s medicines. Where people required medicines for pain or anxiety, clear plans were in place to support staff to understand when they were needed. People had access to healthcare services were supported to follow a diet in line with their preferences and dietary requirements.

People’s care plans were detailed and person centred, identifying steps staff needed to take to maintain people’s safety, keep them active, monitor their health and wellbeing and uphold their dignity. Staff were knowledgeable about people, had received relevant training and possessed the skills required in order to effectively support people and keep them safe.

People were supported to lead an active life in the community and staffing had been arranged to enable them to follow their arranged activities as planned. People were encouraged to build their practical skills and participate in the upkeep and cleanliness of their home environment.

Staff sought consent from people before providing care and support. People’s ability to make decisions was assessed in line with legal requirements, ensuring their rights were protected and their liberty was not unlawfully restricted. Decisions were taken in the best interests of people.

A complaints policy was in place. The manager investigated issues and concerns, reflected on feedback and ensured they fed back findings to people who made complaints. The provider informed CQC about important events that happened within the home, in line with regulatory requirements.

21st November 2016 - During an inspection to make sure that the improvements required had been made pdf icon

We carried out a focused inspection on the 21 November 2016 to check whether 374 – 376 Winchester Road has taken action to meet the requirements of a warning notice we issued on 01 August 2016. This report only covers our findings in relation to these topics.

We undertook an unannounced comprehensive inspection at 374 – 376 Winchester Road on 13 July 2016 at which breaches of regulations were found. You can read the report from our last comprehensive inspection, by selecting the ‘all reports’ link for ‘374 -376 Winchester Road’ on our website at www.cqc.org.uk.’

374 -376 Winchester Road is registered to provide accommodation and support for up to eight people who have a learning disability or autism. There were six people living at the home when we carried out the inspection.

The home had a registered manager. A registered manager is a person who has registered with the Care Quality Commission to manage the service. Like registered providers, they are ‘registered persons’. Registered persons have legal responsibility for meeting the requirements in the Health and Social Care Act 2008 and associated Regulations about how the service is run.

People were cared for safely living at 374 – 376 Winchester Road. Environmental risk assessments were managed effectively. The risks to people were minimized through risk assessments. There were plans in place for foreseeable emergencies and fire safety checks were carried out. Infection control procedures were in place and the manager had appointed an infection control lead. Processes were in place to enable the manager to monitor accidents, adverse incidents or near misses.

People received their medicines safely. Staff were trained and assessed as competent to support people with medicines. Medicine administration records (MAR) confirmed people had received their medicines as prescribed.

13th July 2016 - During a routine inspection pdf icon

We carried out this inspection on 13 July 2016. The inspection was unannounced. 374 – 376 Winchester Road provides accommodation and support for up to eight people who have a learning disability or autism. There were six people living at the home when we carried out the inspection.

The home had a registered manager. A registered manager is a person who has registered with the Care Quality Commission to manage the service. Like registered providers, they are ‘registered persons’. Registered persons have legal responsibility for meeting the requirements in the Health and Social Care Act 2008 and associated Regulations about how the service is run.

We found people’s safety was compromised in some areas. People’s medicines were not stored safely and keys for the medicine cabinet were kept where they could be accessed by people and staff who were not authorised to handle medicines. There was no clear guidance for staff on when to administer ‘as required’ medicines.

Environmental risks were not managed effectively; window locks were not secure in the upstairs bedrooms which put people at risk. Not all fire extinguishers were accessible in the event of a fire. Cleaning chemicals that required storing in a locked cupboard could be access by people using the service.

The home was not following guidance recommended by the Department of Health on infection control. One person had been using a mattress which was very stained and dirty.

The two shared bathrooms were not homely or pleasant to use and were unsuitable for people living at the home. Other areas of the home were worn and in need of updating.

People’s care plans provided information to guide staff. However, we found some contained inaccuracies and missing information. There was concerns regarding one person when they put themselves or others at risk. Their plan of care did not offer much information to support them and the person living at the home.

The quality and monitoring system was not effective in order to ensure necessary changes were implemented. These had not picked up the issues relating to the quality and safety of the service provided.

There were enough staff to meet people’s needs. Staff had received training in safeguarding adults and knew how to identify, prevent and report abuse.

Staff received regular one to one sessions of supervision to discuss areas of development. They completed a range of training and felt it supported them in their job role. New staff completed an appropriate induction programme before being permitted to work unsupervised.

Staff sought consent from people before providing care and support. The ability of people to make decisions was assessed in line with legal requirements to ensure their rights were protected and their liberty was not restricted unlawfully. Decisions were taken in the best interests of people.

People received varied meals including a choice of fresh food and drinks. Staff were aware of people’s likes and dislikes and offered alternatives if people did not want the menu choice of the day. People were supported to access healthcare services.

People were cared for with kindness, compassion and sensitivity. Care plans provided comprehensive information about how people wished to receive care and support. This helped ensure people received personalised care in a way that met their individual needs.

People were supported and encouraged to make choices and had access to a wide range of activities. The provider sought feedback through the use of quality assurance questionnaires and is going to use the results to improve the service.

A complaints procedure was in place. There were appropriate management arrangements in place and staff felt supported.

We identified breaches of regulations of the Health and Social care Act 2008 (Regulated Activities) Regulations 2014. You can see what action we have taken at the back of the full version of the report.

17th July 2013 - During a routine inspection pdf icon

We observed care practices and also used the Short Observational Framework for Inspection (SOFI) for short period during the inspection. We found that people were supported in a friendly and supportive manner with attention to people’s individual support needs.

People experienced care, treatment and support that met their needs and protected their rights. One person shared some opinions with us. They confirmed they sometimes had their favourite foods at the home and enjoyed the activities they did. They told us that the staff supported them when they needed it and were very happy with the staff in general.

People were protected from the risks of inadequate nutrition and dehydration. They were protected against the risks associated with medicines because the provider had appropriate arrangements in place to manage medicines. People were cared for, or supported by, suitably qualified, skilled and experienced staff. . The provider had an effective system to regularly assess and monitor the quality of service that people received. The records were maintained securely.

29th September 2012 - During an inspection in response to concerns pdf icon

On this occasion we did not seek the views of people who use the service.

23rd April 2012 - During an inspection to make sure that the improvements required had been made pdf icon

Due to the complex needs of the people living in the home we were unable to seek their views about the service provided. We were able to observe the interaction between staff and report how the staff cared for people. We observed people being spoken with and supported in a sensitive, respectful and professional manner.

20th July 2011 - During an inspection in response to concerns pdf icon

On this occasion we did not seek the views of people who use the service.

 

 

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