Operated by Penta-A Services Limited

Pent-A Care Support and Care Service

GoodRated 15/10/2022Home care · London

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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Supporting people to express their views and be involved in making decisions about their care
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Respecting and promoting people's privacy, dignity and independence
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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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Staff working with other agencies; 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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Staff support: induction, training, skills and experience
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Assessing people's needs and choices; delivering care in line with standards, guidance and the law

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Open culture with duty of candour understood and quality assurance policy in place ready for future audits.
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Registered manager understood MCA principles and verified lasting power of attorney where applicable.
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End of life wishes were recorded and DNAR orders discussed with the person and signed by GP.
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Privacy, dignity and independence were respected; people were encouraged to retain tasks they could do themselves.
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Care plans were person-centred, written from the person's perspective and included pictures, life histories and preferences.
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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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Learning lessons when things go wrong
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Preventing and controlling infection
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Using medicines safely
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Staffing and recruitment
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Assessing risk, safety monitoring and management
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Systems and processes to safeguard people from the risk of abuse

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Continuous learning and improving care; working in partnership with others
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Managers and staff being clear about their roles and understanding quality performance, risks and regulatory requirements
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Duty of candour
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Promoting a positive culture that is person-centred, open, inclusive and empowering

Source: CQC inspection reports under the Open Government Licence v3.0.

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