Taigh Shiphoirt
Recorded Key Question grade range: 4–5 — Good View on Care Inspectorate
Key Question scores
Requirements & recommendations
1. As people receive their medication in line with their assessed support, the provider should ensure protocols are in place for the administration of PRN ('as required') medication. These should clearly identify when medication should be given, the desired effect, impact evaluation and next steps if medication is not effective. This is to ensure that care and support is consistent with the Health and Social Care Standards (HSCS) which states that: 'Any treatment or intervention that I experience is safe and effective'. (HSCS 1.24); and 'I experience high quality care and support because people have the necessary information and resources'. (HSCS 4.27).
1. To promote person centred safe care, care plans and reviews should be person-centred and outcome focused, and of a consistent standard in line with the provider's expectations and good practice guidance; and a) Risk assessments should contain sufficient detail to ensure people can be safely supported.
Risks and how to manage these should be identified throughout the care plan; b) There should be clear evidence that all "restrictive practices" have the correct legal paperwork in place to support these. This is to ensure that care and support is consistent with the Health and Social Care Standards (HSCS) which states that: 'I am fully involved in developing and reviewing my personal plan, which is always available to me.' (HSCS 2.17); 'I am as involved as I can be in agreeing and reviewing any restrictions to my independence, control and choice.' HSCS 2.6); and 'My rights are protected by ensuring that any surveillance or monitoring device that