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Penrith Hospital

Provider North Cumbria University Hospitals NHS Trust Type NHS Healthcare Organisation Region North West Last inspected 12 Jul 2018

Overall rating: Good  View full CQC report

Domain ratings

Five CQC key questions
Safe
Good
Effective
Good
Caring
Good
Responsive
Good
Well-led
Requires Improvement

Earlier inspection findings

pre-2024 framework · 6 should-do

Should-do actions (6)

Recommended improvements to enhance service quality.

Should-do action 1 of 6
Should do
Safe
Ensure mandatory training rates for all staff meet the trust target of 95%.
Should-do action 2 of 6
Should do
Safe
Ensure regular cleaning audits are carried out and results are displayed.
Should-do action 3 of 6
Should do
Safe
Ensure systems and processes for the storage of medicines are standardised following best practice and adhered to across all sites and throughout the community teams.
Should-do action 4 of 6
Should do
Safe
Comply with Health and Safety Executive best practice guidance to reduce the risk of legionella in the birthing pool.
Should-do action 5 of 6
Should do
Well-led
Ensure regular audits are undertaken within the Birthing Centre in line with maternity service audits and results displayed and shared with all staff.
Should-do action 6 of 6
Should do
Well-led
Ensure a formal audit and records of themes regarding transfers to the consultant led units and record risk assessments and decisions made for all transfers.

Location details

CQC ID: RNLBE
Local authority: Westmorland and Furness
Region: North West

Inspection report

Type: Comprehensive inspection
Date: 12 July 2018
Rating: Requires improvement
Actions: 6 should-do
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