George Jamieson Fairlie

In terms of Section 6(1)(e) 1. Care Homes which offer a dedicated dementia Unit should ensure that trained nursing staff and staff who work as care assistants have training in the treatment of patients with dementia. 2. All nursing and care staff employed in Care Homes should be given a proper induction at the commencement of their employment and unqualified staff should be given relevant training throughout their employment. 3. Care Homes should be obliged to keep records for each member of staff detailing the nature of, and the extent of, the training which is given, and these records should be available for inspection by Officers of the Care Commission. 4. Since a proper and adequate level of staffing is fundamental to the efficient running of a Care Home, Officers of the Care Commission, when inspecting a Home, should always examine staff schedules and rotas, and where necessary interview staff, to ensure compliance at all times with the recommended staffing guidelines.