Eastleigh Care Home

1. In order to ensure that people receive the right support at the right time, the manager should ensure; - that labels on topical applications such as creams and lotions are legible and complete. - that dates of opening are recorded for all creams and lotions to ensure they are not used beyond their shelf life once opened as described by the manufacturer. This is to ensure that care and support is consistent with the Health and Social Care Standards (HSCS), which state that: 'Any treatment or intervention that I experience is safe and effective' (HSCS 1.24).

2. To ensure that people are supported in a clean and hygienic environment, the manager should ensure that the environment and any care equipment is subject to regular and effective cleaning. This is to ensure that care and support is consistent with the Health and Social Care Standards (HSCS), which state that: ' I experience an environment that is well looked after with clean, tidy and well maintained premises, furnishings and equipment' (HSCS 5.22).

1. In order to ensure that people are supported by staff who have been recruited safely, the manager should ensure that recruitment procedures reflect current best practice and legislation in Scotland. This is to ensure that care and support is consistent with the Health and Social Care Standards (HSCS), which state that: 'I am confident that people who support and care for me have been appropriately and safely recruited' (HSCS 4.24).

1. The manager should ensure that people can regularly and safely access outdoor space to maintain their health and wellbeing. This is to ensure that care and support is consistent with the Health and Social Care Standards (HSCS), which state that: 'I can independently access parts of the premises I use and the environment has been designed to promote this' (HSCS 5.11) and 'If I live in a care home, I can use a private garden' (HSCS 5.23).