Archived: Baldock - 15 Clothall Road

Updated 21 April 2021

We carried out this inspection under Section 60 of the Health and Social Care Act 2008 as part of our regulatory functions. This inspection was planned to check whether the provider is meeting the legal requirements and regulations associated with the Health and Social Care Act 2008.

As part of CQC’s response to the COVID-19 pandemic we are looking at the preparedness of care homes in relation to infection prevention and control. This was a targeted inspection looking at the infection control and prevention measures the provider has in place.

This announced inspection took place on 25 March 2021. We also asked the provider to send us infection prevention and control policies and audit findings.

Updated 21 April 2021

About the service

Baldock - 15 Clothall Road is a care home and can accommodate up to four people in one adapted building. The service supports people living with a learning disability. At the time of our assurance visit there were two people using the service.

We found the following examples of good practice.

Staff had received training in infection control, which included taking off and putting on of their personal protective equipment and handwashing.

The service was clean and hygienic. Cleaning schedules had been reviewed and enhanced and frequent cleaning was carried out throughout the day.

Relatives had also been supported to safely visit their loved ones.

Whole home testing is in place for people and the staff.