Operated by Carevantage Ltd

Blossom Home Care Durham

GoodRated 21/05/2022Home care · Newton Aycliffe

CQC Key Questions

Safe

Good

People are protected from abuse and avoidable harm.

Effective

Good

Care achieves good outcomes and quality of life.

Caring

Good

Staff treat people with compassion, dignity, respect.

Responsive

Good

Services are tailored to people's needs.

Well-led

Good

Leadership and culture support quality care.

What inspectors found

30 findings

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Respecting and promoting people's privacy, dignity and independence
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Supporting people to express their views and be involved in making decisions about their care
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Ensuring people are well treated and supported; respecting equality and diversity

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Ensuring consent to care and treatment in line with law and guidance
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Supporting people to live healthier lives, access healthcare services and support
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Supporting people to eat and drink enough to maintain a balanced diet
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Assessing people's needs and choices; delivering care in line with standards, guidance and the law
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Staff support: induction, training, skills and experience

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Management team open, approachable and responsive to inspection feedback.
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End of life care wishes, spiritual needs and funeral plans recorded in care records.
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Strong partnership working with other professionals and agencies.
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Effective governance including regular audits, spot checks and electronic monitoring systems.
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Proactive complaints handling with mitigating action taken to prevent issues arising.
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Person-centred care plans involving people and relatives in development and regular review.

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End of life care and support
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Improving care quality in response to complaints or concerns
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Supporting people to develop and maintain relationships to avoid social isolation
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Meeting people's communication needs
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Planning personalised care to ensure people have choice and control and to meet their needs and preferences

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Preventing and controlling infection
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Assessing risk, safety monitoring and management; learning lessons when things go wrong
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Using medicines safely
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Systems and processes to safeguard people from the risk of abuse
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Staffing and recruitment

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Working in partnership with others
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Engaging and involving people using the service, the public and staff; continuous learning and improving care
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Managers and staff being clear about their roles, and understanding quality performance, risks and regulatory requirements
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How the provider understands and acts on the duty of candour
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Promoting a positive culture that is person-centred, open, inclusive and empowering