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Bourne Hill Care Home, Palmers Green, London.

Bourne Hill Care Home in Palmers Green, London is a Residential home specialising in the provision of services relating to accommodation for persons who require nursing or personal care, caring for adults over 65 yrs, caring for adults under 65 yrs, dementia, learning disabilities and physical disabilities. The last inspection date here was 22nd October 2019

Bourne Hill Care Home is managed by Clo-Clo Ltd.

Contact Details:

    Address:
      Bourne Hill Care Home
      26 Bourne Hill
      Palmers Green
      London
      N13 4LH
      United Kingdom
    Telephone:
      02088866165

Ratings:

For a guide to the ratings, click here.

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

Further Details:

Important Dates:

    Last Inspection 2019-10-22
    Last Published 2018-09-20

Local Authority:

    Enfield

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Inspection Reports:

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29th August 2018 - During a routine inspection pdf icon

This inspection took place on 29 August 2018 and was announced. The provider was given 24 hours’ notice because the location provides a service for people who may be out during the day, we needed to be sure that someone would be in. At our previous inspection in July 2017 we rated this service “Good” however we found one breach of regulations with regards to notifying the CQC of significant events. We found that the provider had taken satisfactory actions in response to the last inspection report.

Bourne Hill Care Home is a 'care home'. People in care homes receive accommodation and nursing or personal care as single package under one contractual agreement. CQC regulates both the premises and the care provided, and both were looked at during this inspection. Bourne Hill Care Home provides care and support for up to five people with learning disabilities. At the time of our inspection there were four people using the service. The care service has been developed and designed in line with the values that underpin the Registering the Right Support and other best practice guidance. These values include choice, promotion of independence and inclusion. People with learning disabilities and autism using the service can live as ordinary a life as any citizen.

There was a registered manager at the service 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 and associated Regulations about how the service is run.

We found there was a procedure to identify and manage risks however assessments were not always updated regularly or when people’s needs changed. Staff told us they felt supported however they did not always receive their on-going professional development. Staff were not receiving annual appraisals. Staff did not always receive formal supervision.

People and a relative told us they felt safe with staff and there were enough staff to meet their needs. Staff were trained in safeguarding and knew how to safeguard people against harm and abuse. Staff kept detailed records of people’s accidents and incidents. Staff wore appropriate protection equipment to prevent the risk of spread of infection. Medicines were stored and administered safely. People’s finances were handled safely. The home environment was clean.

Staff undertook regular training to help support them to provide effective care. The registered manager had a good understanding of the Mental Capacity Act 2005 (MCA) and Deprivation of Liberty Safeguards (DoLS). However, staff did not have a good understanding of MCA and DoLS. MCA and DoLS is legislation protecting people who are unable to make decisions for themselves or whom the state has decided need to be deprived of their liberty in their best interest. We have made a recommendation about staff training on the subject of MCA and DoLS.

We saw people had choices about their life. The service was well decorated and adapted to meet the needs of people using the service.

People told us that they were well treated and the staff were caring. We found that care records were in place which included information about how to meet a person’s individual and assessed needs. People’s cultural and religious needs were respected when planning and delivering care. Discussions with staff members showed that they respected people’s sexual orientation so that lesbian, gay, bisexual, and transgender people could feel accepted and welcomed in the service. People had access to a variety of activities. People’s end of life wishes was explored. The service had a complaints procedure in place and relatives knew how to make a complaint.

Staff told us the registered manager was supportive. The service had various quality assurance and monitoring mechanisms in place however had failed to id

6th July 2017 - During a routine inspection pdf icon

This inspection took place on 6 July 2017 and was unannounced. When we last inspected this service in April 2015 we rated the service as ‘Good’. At this inspection we rated the service as ‘Requires Improvement.’

Bourne Hill Care is a home for five adults with a learning disability or are on the autistic spectrum. On the day of the inspection visit there were four people using the service.

A registered manager is a person who has registered with the Care Quality Commission (CQC) 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. A newly recruited manager was in post and applying for registration with the CQC.

Statutory notifications to CQC had not been made in respect to outcomes of Deprivation of Liberty Safeguards for people who used the service.

Staff had received training on the Mental Capacity Act (2005) and Deprivation of Liberty Safeguards (DoLS) and staff understood what to do if they had concerns as regards people's mental capacity. DoLS had been appropriately applied for where people’s liberty was restricted. However, we found that the service did not complete best interests decisions or mental capacity assessments for people where there were concerns regarding their mental capacity.

People and relatives told us that they felt safe with the staff that supported them. Staff understood how to keep people safe and protect them from abuse.

Safe recruitment practises were noted which ensured that all staff employed by the service were assessed as being safe to work with vulnerable people.

People’s individual risk associated with their health and care needs had been identified and appropriate guidance had been provided so that staff were able to support people in order to reduce or mitigate risks.

Medicines were managed, handled and stored securely. Appropriate systems and processes were in place to ensure medicines were administered to people safely and appropriately.

Care plans reflected how people were supported to receive care and treatment in accordance with their current needs and preferences.

Staff received an induction as well as relevant training which supported them to carry out their role effectively. Staff were appropriately supported through various ways which included regular supervision and annual appraisals.

People were supported to access a variety of health care services such as GPs, dentists chiropodists and psychiatrists.

We observed care staff and management approach and speak with people in a way that was caring and positive. People and relatives spoke positively of the management team.

The home maintained adequate staffing levels to support people both in the home and the community.

A complaints procedure in place which was displayed for people and relatives. There was an incident and accident procedure in place which staff knew and understood.

Quality assurance systems were in place to monitor quality of care provided.

We identified one breach of regulation relating to submitting statutory notifications to CQC. You can see what action we have asked the provider to take at the back of the full version of this report.

10th April 2015 - During a routine inspection pdf icon

This inspection took place on 10 April 2015 and was unannounced. When we last visited the home on 27 May 2014 we found the service met all the regulations we looked at.

Bourne Hill Care is a home for five adults with a learning disability or are on the autistic spectrum. On the day of the inspection visit there were two people using the service.

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 received individualised support that met their needs. The service had systems in place to ensure that people were protected from risks associated with their support, and care was planned and delivered in ways that enhanced people’s safety and welfare according to their needs and preferences.

People were involved in decisions about their care and how their needs would be met. Risks to people were identified and how the risks could be prevented. Medicines were managed safely. People were supported effectively to meet their health needs.

Staff treated people with kindness, compassion, dignity and respect.

Safeguarding adults from abuse procedures were robust and staff understood how to safeguard the people they supported. Medicines were managed safely.

Staff understood what to do if people could not make decisions about their care needs as assessments of people’s capacity had been carried out. Staff had received training on the Deprivation of Liberty Safeguards and the Mental Capacity Act 2005. These safeguards are there to make sure that people in care homes, hospitals and supported living are looked after in a way that does not inappropriately restrict their freedom. Services should only deprive someone of their liberty when it is in the best interests of the person and there is no other way to look after them, and it should be done in a safe and correct way.

People were provided with a choice of food, and were supported to eat when required.

People were encouraged to follow interests and develop new skills. There were a range of activities which took place. People were encouraged to be as independent as possible.

The service held regular meetings with people to gather their views about the service provided and to consult with them about various matters. People knew how to make a complaint if they were unhappy with the service.

The registered manager was accessible and approachable. People and staff felt able to speak with the registered manager and provided feedback on the service. Monthly audits were carried out across various aspects of the service, these included the administration of medicines, care planning and training and development. Where these audits identified that improvements were needed action had been taken to improve the service for people.

27th May 2014 - During a routine inspection pdf icon

A single inspector carried out this inspection. The focus of the inspection was to answer five key questions; is the service safe, effective, caring, responsive and well-led?

Below is a summary of what we found. We used a number of different methods to help us understand the experiences of people using the service, because people using the service had complex needs which meant they were not able to tell us their experiences. We observed how staff interacted with people who used the service and spoke with two relatives of people who used the service. We looked at care records that showed how people's needs were being met and a recent survey that the service had completed which reflected the views of people's relatives and professionals of the service.

If you want to see the evidence supporting our summary please read the full report.

Is the service safe?

Care plans clearly identified people's needs resulting from their diverse cultural backgrounds. One relative said, "they treat everyone fairly." There were risk assessments in place to ensure that people’s safety and well-being were maintained when receiving care and support. Risk assessments provided guidance for staff on how to minimise risks to people. This meant that people’s needs were identified and met in a manner that promoted their independence and safety.

The Care Quality Commission (CQC) monitors the operation of the Deprivation of Liberty Safeguards which applies to care homes. Staff demonstrated they were aware of the Deprivation of Liberty Safeguards (DoLS) and the appropriate process to apply. Policies and procedures were in place to ensure staff had appropriate guidance when considering an application for DoLS.

The two relatives we spoke with said that if they had any concerns about people using the service they could talk to staff. One relative told us, “you can talk to them if anything is wrong.” Staff knew how to respond to safeguarding concerns to keep people safe and promote their rights. They were able to explain how they would recognise the signs of abuse and report their concerns. Training records confirmed that staff had received training on safeguarding. Safeguarding and whistle blowing policies were in place.

There were effective recruitment and selection processes in place. Staff told us that they had been through a detailed recruitment process that included completing an application form, interviews and references being taken up from their former employers.

Is the service effective?

We observed that people were treated well by staff. We saw that staff understood their needs. People were spoken to in an appropriate manner. Guidance was available in people’s care plans regarding their need for one-to-one support and where they had particular behavioural needs we saw that these were monitored regularly. We observed that people’s changing behaviour was responded to sensitively in a manner that enhanced the individual's well-being. Where necessary the appropriate professionals had been consulted for advice regarding people’s behaviour.

Is the service caring?

We observed that staff were friendly and attentive towards people. Relatives and people who used the service had been involved in the care planning process and taken part in reviews. One relative said, "yes, I am fully involved in decisions about the care." People and their relatives were involved and consulted about decisions affecting their care and treatment. For example, staff asked a person if they wanted to go to the park. One relative said, "the staff involved me in decisions about my son’s care."

Is the service responsive?

Staff we spoke with were aware that all people should be treated with respect regardless of their background. One relative said, “it’s alright there.” People's needs were assessed and support was delivered to meet their individual needs. We looked at two care plans. These provided information about people’s needs and gave guidance for staff about how they should be met. Care plans clearly identified people's needs resulting from their diverse cultural backgrounds. One relative said, "they treat everyone fairly."

We observed staff responding to people’s behaviours sensitively and in a manner that enhanced their well-being. Where necessary the appropriate professionals had been consulted for advice regarding people’s behaviours. Staff had been trained in techniques to support people.

Is the service well-led?

An annual quality survey had carried out. The manager explained that a report had been produced, and any suggestions to improve the service were addressed. Peoples' suggestions were used as the basis to improve the care provided by the home. Staff told us they were able to make suggestions to improve the home. They felt that staff meetings provided them with a way to raise issues. Staff meeting minutes showed that staff had a regular opportunity to discuss improvements to the home. Staff played an active role in improving the care of people. There had been a recent audit of care records to make sure that they were up-to-date and provided consistent information regarding people's needs.

7th March 2014 - During an inspection to make sure that the improvements required had been made pdf icon

At our last inspection of this care home on 22 October 2013, the provider was not compliant with one of the five standards we checked. Systems designed to protect people against identifiable risks of acquiring an infection were not effective.

At this inspection we found improvements had been made. A formal system of clinical waste management had been implemented. The service’s overall risk assessments included recent updates on infection control and clinical waste management.

We spoke with one of the two people using the service. They raised no concerns about standards of cleanliness. We saw that personal protective equipment including gloves and aprons were available for use. This all helped to protect people from the risk of infection.

We also checked on the safety and suitability of the premises because the local fire authority found minor concerns when they visited the service in November 2013. We were shown evidence that the concerns were addressed. For example, mains-linked smoke detectors had now been fitted in the new rooms built during a recent refurbishment.

We found that people were protected against the risks of unsafe or unsuitable premises. The premises was well-maintained overall. We noted a few matters that would benefit from improvement, for example, the sink-unit around one person’s fitted wash-basin had evidence of water damage. The provider contacted us after the inspection to supply evidence that they were addressing these matters.

22nd October 2013 - During a routine inspection pdf icon

We saw evidence that people were asked for their consent when being offered care and support. People’s care and treatment was individualised according to their needs. Staff we spoke with were able to discuss people's needs and said they referred to the care plan and updated these as people's needs changed.

One person's relative said "The staff are not bad" and "I like the home."

We found that the provider was working with various agencies in delivering care and treatment. These include speech and language therapists, GPs, occupational therapists and the district nurses. We saw people were regularly visited by other agencies and staff followed through directions given by them.

Arrangements to ensure that the cleaning of the home was done regularly were not in place. We also found the provider did not have proper arrangements in place to manage infection control.

There were suitable arrangements in place for the recruitment of staff with relevant experience and skills.

4th January 2013 - During a routine inspection pdf icon

People had up to date care and support plans and risk assessments based on their current assessed needs.

The service had systems in place to help protect people from abuse.

Environmental improvements had been completed which meant the service was more homely.

Staff were supported to develop their skills and received training relevant to their role. Staff received supervision to enable them to deliver care and treatment to people safety and to an appropriate standard.

12th December 2011 - During a routine inspection pdf icon

We asked people who use services whether they were treated with dignity and respect. People spoken to confirmed that staff knocked on their bedroom doors and asked to come in.

We observed a member of staff when a person became anxious. The interaction was compassionate and the staff member offered reassurance.

People were able to choose to spend time in their room if they wished.

People said they had been asked about how they wished to be supported by staff.

People said they felt happy and safe in the home.

In communal areas and bedrooms we found that paintwork was discoloured and in identified places it was chipped. The wall paper was also scraped and marked in specific areas.

People said, “Staff were helpful.” Another person said that they knew who their key worker was.

 

 

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