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Matt Bryan

Hamilton care home inspection finds 'significant improvements' in follow-up visit

A follow-up inspection of a Hamilton care home found "significant improvements" in catheter care risk assessment and care planning.

Lornebank Care Centre was visited in April in relation to a Covid-19 inspection where, in a report to the Scottish Government, it said improvements were required.

The nursing centre which homes a maximum of 74 elderly locals was found to meet these requirements after the follow up inspection on June 4.

The Care Inspectorate currently carries out fortnightly assessments of care homes across the country.

The watchdog's quality framework is augmented to reflect key service performance in relation to the ongoing pandemic.

It covers Covid-19 infection prevention and control, PPE, staffing and people’s wellbeing.

A new report on Lornebank's follow-up inspection detailed the improvements made in relation to catheter care.

It stated: "We conducted a Covid-19 inspection of the care home on April 7, 12 and 13, the findings of which were outlined in the report laid before parliament on April 28.

"We completed a follow-up inspection on June 4 to follow up on outstanding improvements that were required in relation to catheter care.

"On June 4, we found significant improvements in catheter care risk assessment and care planning. All staff had completed comprehensive training in catheter care, appropriate to their role.

"Management had supported staff to reflect on their learning and how this had improved their practice.

"Quality assurance auditing of catheter care needs had been strengthened and people’s care plans were being reviewed and evaluated monthly.

"The provider had sought support from the Care Home Liaison team and further staff training was planned.

"We informed South Lanarkshire health and social care partnership."

The regular inspections of Scottish care homes ask how good care and support is during the Covid-19 pandemic; if people's health and wellbeing are supported and safeguarded; if infection control practices support a safe environment for both people residents and staff; and if staffing arrangements are responsive to the changing needs of people experiencing care.

The Care Inspectorate stated it did not change the service evaluations on Lornebank's inspection as this was a follow-up inspection.

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