# Amicare Domiciliary Care Services Ltd

Amicare Domiciliary Care Services Ltd is a CQC-regulated home-care agency in Leicester.

## CQC Ratings

| Key question | Rating |
| --- | --- |
| Overall | Good |
| Safe | Good |
| Effective | Good |
| Caring | Good |
| Responsive | Good |
| Well-led | Good |

Rating published: 05/11/2019

## Practical info

- Postcode: LE4 8EB
- Registered manager: Goodwin, Maria
- Local authority: Leicestershire
- Region: East Midlands
- City: Leicester
- Last CQC check: 01/Mar/2022 - 00:00

## Inspection findings

### Other

- Finding
  - Evidence: Up-to-date infection prevention and control policy
  - Published: 2022-03-01
- Finding
  - Evidence: Weekly lateral flow testing implemented for all staff and vaccinations encouraged
  - Published: 2022-03-01
- Finding
  - Evidence: Robust contingency planning ensured staffing levels were maintained and people did not experience missed calls
  - Published: 2022-03-01
- Finding
  - Evidence: Regular manager spot checks and observations to ensure staff competency in managing infection risks
  - Published: 2022-03-01
- Finding
  - Evidence: Staff received regular training, updates and distance learning on infection prevention and COVID-19 guidance
  - Published: 2022-03-01
- Finding
  - Evidence: Sufficient supplies of PPE including additional items (sleeve protectors, visors) for supporting COVID-positive people
  - Published: 2022-03-01
- Finding
  - Evidence: Effective and safe use of PPE; staff consistently wore gloves, masks and aprons and changed them between tasks
  - Published: 2022-03-01

### safe

- Finding
  - Preventing and controlling infection
  - Published: 2022-03-01

## Source

Data published by the [Care Quality Commission](https://www.cqc.org.uk/) under the Open Government Licence v3.0. Canonical page: https://homecarecompass.co.uk/agency/1-124525269

HomeCare Compass is an independent guide and is not affiliated with the CQC.