ADDITIONAL actions were required to meet national standards at Athlunkard House Nursing Home Westbury, when Health Information and Quality Authority inspectors returned for a follow-up inspection, according to a new report. While the overall provision of care was found to be of an appropriate standard, some further action was required in the monitoring and oversight arrangements in place to ensure compliance with national regulations. There were 89 residents in the centre during the unannounced HIQA inspection on December 7, 2023. Residents told the inspectors that the “staff are so good’’, and that they ‘’feel safe’’ and at “home”. Staff interactions with residents were observed to be kind and person-centred throughout the inspection. Residents were observed to be engaged in activities throughout the day and residents told the inspectors that they were satisfied with the variety of activities available. Inspectors observed that some communal rooms and some bedrooms were not cleaned to an acceptable standard. Housekeeping audits to support infection prevention …
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