Working at Holmwood Care Home

Recruitment records had gaps and did not fully follow the rules, affecting new staff checks.

Staff recruitment was not always in line with current legislation. We discussed this with the registered manager and the business director, and they took immediate steps to address this.

Some medication instructions and risk plans had gaps that inspectors spotted.

One person did not have appropriate guidance recorded on the electronic medicine system (E-MAR) as to when to use their medicines, however this information was available on their electronic care plan.

Activities are a standard varied programme like outings and in-house events, no specialist approaches mentioned.

Per 2020 comprehensive inspection: There was a varied social activity programme, which included in house and external events.