|
Goatacre Manor Care Centre is a comprehensively
equipped private nursing home that is registered
under the terms of the Care Standards Act 2000 with
the Commission for Social Care Inspection and is a
member of the Registered Nursing Home Association.
Background
Goatacre Manor Care Centre is owned by
Mr and Mrs O'Dea and has provided quality care to
the elderly for over twenty years. Mrs O'Dea was a
Registered Nurse on Part 1 of the Nursing & Midwifery
Council Register until 2004. The Nurse Manager
is a Registered Nurse on Part 1 of the Nursing &
Midwifery Council, who has specialised in care of
the elderly for seventeen years and holds an NVQ
level 4 in Management (Registered Managers Award).
Reflecting its strong emphasis on training the home
is registered with the Nursing & Midwifery Council
to provide adaptation training for qualified nurses
from overseas.
Staff
Goatacre Manor Care Centre currently employs over
fifty staff, five of whom are Directors, who comprise
qualified nurses, trained carers, catering and
housekeeping staff as well as activities,
maintenance and administration staff. In addition,
appointed staff are trained as Fire Officer,
First Aiders, Moving and Handling trainers,
Infection Control and Health and Safety trainers.
Registration
Goatacre Manor Care Centre is registered to provide
nursing care for forty-two male or female Residents
over the age of 65, but may also provide care for up
to three people aged 18 – 65 with physical
disabilities and up to three people requiring
terminal care, within the overall number.
All residents are assessed prior to admission to
ensure that the home can provide the level of care
needed and that the resident's needs are appropriate
to the registration with the
Commission for Social Care Inspection.
Goatacre Manor Care Centre has twenty-eight single rooms
of generous proportions and six large companion rooms
ideally suited for couples or those wishing for company
in their room.
Requests for emergency admissions are evaluated, and
may be accepted, with the submission of appropriate
Care Plans and with an agreed time limit for the
proposed resident’s stay.
Care
Families and friends are encouraged to join the
Residents, Families and Friends Committee to participate
in enhancing the residents quality of life.
Each resident is allocated a “Named Nurse”and a
“Keyworker” who are responsible for writing a plan of
care which is updated regularly. The resident and their
family will be involved in the care planning as
appropriate and a copy of the updated care plan
provided for each review. If required, each resident
is also registered with a local General Practitioner on
admission. Should a resident require any specific
therapeutic techniques, these can be arranged through
their GP and will be provided by a qualified
professional.
All staff are taught to preserve the dignity,
individuality and privacy of residents within a warm
and caring atmosphere and to provide a clean,
comfortable and safe environment. The changing needs
of residents are accommodated sensitively, whether such
needs are medical, cultural, psychological, spiritual,
emotional or social.
Goatacre Manor Care Centre ensures that every
resident’s needs and values are respected regardless
of religion, culture, race or ethnic origin, sexuality
or sexual orientation, political affiliation, marital
status, parenthood, disabilities or impairments.
Goatacre Manor Care Centre respects each resident’s
right to independence, privacy, dignity, fulfilment,
the right to make informed choices and to take risks.
Activities
Should residents wish to take part, there is a
programme of activities, which is designed to maintain
mental alacrity, self-esteem and social interaction
with others.
General Information
There is a selection of information held at Reception
should anyone wish to make comments or suggestions.
These include a Service User’s Guide and information
on the Homes procedure for handling complaints.
The address and contact numbers for both the
Commission for Social Care Inspection and the
Registered Nursing Home Association are prominently
displayed. Also available is a suggestion box for
comments and suggestions on any matter concerning the
home.
Goatacre Manor Care Centre provides the best care
possible for its residents and through its
Quality Procedures monitors, reviews and updates its
performance continually. Goatacre Manor Care Centre
is a member of the Registered Nursing Home Association
which is recognised for its high standard of care of
the elderly and the integrity of its members. |