Healthwatch Rochdale are to continue their programme of Enter and View visits in local care homes for a second year.
Healthwatch Rochdale will be making nine additional visits to care homes in the Rochdale Borough over the next twelve months following public consultation
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In line with the previous year’s programme the visits will be based on eight care quality indicators developed by Independent Age but for the 2019/20 programme Healthwatch Rochdale has added a ninth indicator which focuses on the environment.
The indicators nine are
- Have strong, visible management
- Have staff with the time and skills to do their job
- Have good knowledge of each individual resident and how their needs may be changing
- Offer a varied programme of activities
- Offer quality, choice and flexibility around food and mealtimes
- Ensure residents can regularly see health professionals such as GPs, dentists, opticians or chiropodists
- Accommodate residents personal, cultural and lifestyle needs
- Be an open environment where feedback is actively sought and used#
- Provide a physical environment which is suitable for the needs of the residents
Healthwatch Rochdale are looking for volunteers to take part in this year's programme . If you are interested please get in touch.