Springboig Care Home

1. To promote people's health and wellbeing, the provider should ensure that staff record food and fridge temperatures daily. Consistent monitoring is essential to ensure compliance with food safety standards and protect residents’ health. This is to ensure that care and support is consistent with the Health and Social Care Standards (HSCS) which state that: “I can choose suitably presented and healthy meals and snacks, including fresh fruit and vegetables, and participate in menu planning (HSCS, 1.33) And "My meals and snacks meet my cultural and dietary needs, beliefs and preferences". (HSCS, 1.37).

2. To promote people's health and wellbeing, the provider should ensure there is a fully functioning bath in each unit of the home. Baths should be functional, safe, and accessible to protect residents' skin, dignity, and overall wellbeing. This is to ensure that care and support is consistent with the Health and Social Care Standards (HSCS) which state that: “If I require intimate personal care, this is carried out in a dignified way, with my privacy and personal preferences respected” (HSCS, 1.4) And “As an adult living in a care home, I have ensuite facilities with a shower and can choose to use a bath if I want.” (HSCS, 5.30)

3. To promote people's health and wellbeing, the provider should ensure that all have relevant guidance to fulfil their role and responsibilities. This should include updating policies and procedures that are in line with best practice guidance and Scottish legislation, include but not limited to, The Residents’ Personal Finances and Valuables policy. This is to ensure that care and support is consistent with the Health and Social Care Standards (HSCS) which state that: ‘I experience high quality care and support based on relevant evidence, guidance and best practice’ (HSCS 4.11) And ‘I have confidence in people because they are trained, competent and skilled, are able to reflect on their practice and follow their professional and organisational codes’ (HSCS 3.14).