Talks are being held on emergency measures as the care sector faces the potential loss of up to 220,000 workers going off sick due to the coronavirus.
Hygiene
HyGenikx, the revolutionary hygiene amplification device from specialist UK manufacturer Mechline Developments, is now being seen as an important ally in the fight against coronavirus in care homes.
The highest rating a care home can achieve, the rating demonstrates that the home has complied with statutory obligations by showing outstanding food hygiene standards.
The operator was given the top rating for its care home in Nelson, Lancashire after an unannounced visit from a food safety officer.
Jonathan Papworth, co-founder and director of Person Centred Software, explains why CQC is focusing on oral care and how training and technology can help you comply with oral care guidelines.
Osmaston Grange Care Home in Belper, Derbyshire has been given a one-star food hygiene rating following an inspection.
Spearhead Healthcare, one of the UK’s leading suppliers to the care home sector, has unveiled a brand new look for its popular cleaning programme – the Platinum Plan – along with a number of updates and refinements to the products, training and documentation to help care homes achieve outstanding levels of hygiene while saving time and money.
Leading specialist healthcare provider Countrywide Healthcare has reported another year of record sales growth in 2018. Sales turnover for the Barnsley-based business grew by £4m,
A care service in the London borough of Newham has been given an Outstanding overall rating by the Care Quality Commission. Based in The Grove,
Bupa has been fined £3m after an elderly resident died from Legionnaires’ disease at Hutton Village Nursing Home in Brentwood, Essex. Ipswich Crown Court heard that Kenneth Ibbetson, 86, died three months after moving into
