Operated by Alina Homecare Services Limited

Alina Homecare Cheltenham & Cotswolds

GoodRated 29/12/2022Home care · Gloucester

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

Note29 Dec 2022
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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Staff working with other agencies to provide consistent, effective, timely care
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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
Note29 Dec 2022
Assessing people's needs and choices; delivering care in line with standards, guidance and the law

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Good partnership working with healthcare professionals and families.
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People and relatives consistently positive, with high satisfaction survey results.
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Lessons learnt from accidents and incidents shared with staff to drive improvement.
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Robust quality monitoring and governance systems including audits and incident reviews.
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Positive culture led by an approachable, passionate registered manager.
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Staff received thorough induction, ongoing training and professional development support.

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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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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
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Engaging and involving people using the service, the public and staff; 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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How the provider understands and acts on the duty of candour
Note29 Dec 2022
Promoting a positive culture that is person-centred, open, inclusive and empowering