Working at Southdown Nursing Home

Some risk plans lack details on preventing falls or pressure sores, and bruising incidents are not always fully recorded so the team might miss learning lessons.

others lacked detail about how to reduce risks such as people's risk of falls or developing pressure ulcers... they did not always complete incident forms with details of exactly how the injuries occurred.

Hiring staff has gaps because forms do not properly ask for reasons for time between jobs, which could let important checks slip.

the application documentation they used did not have sufficient space for applicants to supply... explanations for any gaps in employment. Because the provider did not use a checklist... this meant there was a risk this information could be missed.

Activities offer variety like music and colouring but no regular outings, and staff say more outside options would help.

Staff felt although activities in the home were good and people enjoyed them, there could be more opportunities for people to engage in activities or outings outside of the home.