Source · CQC inspection
Helston Birth Centre
Provider Royal Cornwall Hospitals NHS Trust
Type NHS Healthcare Organisation
Region South West
Last inspected 27 Feb 2023
Overall rating: Good View full CQC report
Domain ratings
Safe
Good
Effective
Not Yet Rated
Caring
Not Yet Rated
Responsive
Not Yet Rated
Well-led
Good
Earlier inspection findings
Should-do actions (6)
Should-do action 1 of 6
Should do
Safe
The trust should ensure that daily checks are completed and accurate, including ensuring equipment is checked for expiry dates and that trolleys contain necessary stocks of equipment.
Should-do action 2 of 6
Should do
Safe
The service should evaluate current training provision for emergency evacuation of the birth pool and ensure birth pool evacuation simulations are carried out to ensure all staff are confident and proficient to carry out this procedure in an emergency.
Should-do action 3 of 6
Should do
Safe
The service should ensure staff are aware of the baby abduction policy, the policy is strengthened to include preventative measures, and that staff of all levels are involved in live simulations.
Should-do action 4 of 6
Should do
Safe
The trust should consider the facilities available and any ways to improve the space available to ensure the safest layout to provide care, including decluttering.
Should-do action 5 of 6
Should do
Safe
The trust should ensure that clear documentation and guidance is available to staff regarding midwife exemption and patient group directive medicine.
Should-do action 6 of 6
Should do
Well-led
The trust should ensure all staff receive an annual appraisal.