Kilbryde Hospice is not only celebrating its in-patient unit’s first birthday, but a ‘Good’ all-round rating from Healthcare Improvement Scotland inspectors.
The charity, based in East Kilbride but for the use of everyone in South Lanarkshire, was assessed on June 18 and 19.
Inspectors noted that the service proactively communicated with patients to make sure that they, and where necessary families and carers, were involved in planning of their care.
They also noted that care plans were centred on patients’ needs and preferences.
Patients were also kept up to date of any changes in their care or treatment.
The inspectors spoke with patients at length and they praised the community links that had been established and the number of ways the service engaged with people.
Volunteers also felt well supported by staff and other volunteers.
The inspection resulted in no recommendations and just one requirement on better management of waste bins, which was improved on the day of the inspection.
Hospice chief executive Gordon McHugh said: “This is our first year in delivering specialist in-patient palliative care at Kilbryde and the findings of the report reinforce the work that has been done by our excellent management team at the hospice and our colleagues within the Health and Social Care Partnership.
“It also confirms the care and dedication of all of our staff and volunteers.
“The culture embedded across Kilbryde is one of continuous review and improvement to ensure that we do our very best to provide the highest quality of care.”
All of the services offered by the hospice are delivered free to meet the palliative care needs of people with a progressive, life-limiting illness across South Lanarkshire.
