IDDSI Training Assurance for Care Homes

Sep 26, 2019

The implementation of the International Dysphagia Diet Standardisation Initiative (IDDSI) in Care Homes   One of the most common treatments for dysphagia is the provision of texture-modified food and thickened liquids. To improve patient safety, a standardised...

Risks Associated With ‘Fixed’ Furniture

Sep 11, 2019

Source: CQC   A recent Regulation 28 Coroner’s Report to CQC has highlighted risks associated with the use of ‘fixed’ furniture in care home rooms. ‘Fixed’ furniture means cupboards, tables, chairs and so on that are fixed to the floor so that they cannot move....

React To: Infection

Aug 28, 2019

Identifying, preventing and managing Influenza and Norovirus   ‘React To’ is a series of training resources developed by healthcare professionals. Although aimed at care home staff, these resources are also relevant to other carers and healthcare professionals....

React To Feet- Simple Steps to Healthier Feet

Aug 14, 2019

Ensuring happier and healthier feet for your residents at Care Homes and other healthcare providers    ‘React To’ is a series of training resources developed by healthcare professionals. Although aimed at care home staff, these resources are also relevant to...

New NICE / SCIE Quick Guide on Giving Medicines Covertly

Jul 16, 2019

A quick guide for care home managers and home care managers providing medicines support   Adults should not be given medicines covertly unless they have been assessed as lacking the mental capacity to make decisions about their health or medicines. The quick...

Care Home Burglaries

Jul 4, 2019

An Important Message from Essex Police The message below has been shared via Essex Police regarding burglaries within Care Homes across the local areas. Please get familiar with this message. There is currently an identified series of burglaries whereby elderly care...