A Johnstone nursing home has got its act together after bosses were slammed for their level of care and support during the coronavirus pandemic, according to a fresh report.
Cochrane Care Home was graded as “weak” and handed an urgent improvement notice in December after the Care Inspectorate found multiple issues relating to infection prevention and control during two check-ups.
The watchdog visited the Quarrelton Road home for a third time just a few days later and, while some improvements had been made, inspectors said there was more work to be done on the home’s management of clinical waste, forward planning for future outbreaks, and cleaning records.
Following a fourth check-up, the home has now been ranked as “adequate” in all areas, with staff having increased the availability of clinical waste disposal bins and implemented detailed schedules for daily and weekly cleaning.
The latest report from the Care Inspectorate said: “The service had introduced direct observations of staff donning and doffing personal protective equipment (PPE) and undertaking hand hygiene.
“The correct PPE was in good supply and easily accessible to staff.
“The service had increased the availability of clinical waste disposal bins, so used PPE could be safely discarded.
“External clinical waste bins were locked and tidy. External domestic waste bins were in good order.
“Detailed schedules were in place for daily and weekly cleaning as well as deep cleaning and frequently touched areas.
“Staff were clear on current guidance on not travelling in uniforms and how to wash these effectively at home.
“A system for recording of cleaning of reusable equipment was in place.”
Inspectors also observed daily meetings of managers from all departments were taking place and they were receiving reports on any concerns around people’s care and infection control before agreeing on actions.
The home - run by Silverline Care Caledonia Limited - provides support for up to 65 older people and is based next to Ranfurly Care Home.
May Prentice, head of operations at Silverline Care, said: “We are pleased the Care Inspectorate has recognised the efforts our team in Cochrane Care Home has made to further safeguard our residents and staff.
“We look forward to continuing to improve Cochrane, providing the highest quality of care for our residents and earning the top grades.
“We are also delighted all residents and many of our staff in Cochrane, who have consented to a vaccine, have either been vaccinated or are expecting their vaccination date in the next few weeks.
“We continue to work with the local authorities to adapt the way we work to respond to coronavirus, to welcome new residents, protect those who already live and work with us and – as soon as guidelines allow – provide safe
visits.
“We understand uncertainty remains for many, but we continue to be here for those who need care and support.”
