Enter and view: Fremantle Court
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This is an enter and view report conducted by Healthwatch Bucks 17 February, 2017. During the visit Healthwatch representatives spoke to 26 people, which included a mix of staff, residents and relatives. The visit was unannounced but a two week window for the visit was given.
Overall the home was found to be operating to a good standard. Residents seemed to be happy with the care they were receiving.
Recommendations were made as part of this report. A response from the home manager has been attached.
Summary of recommendations:
- Ensure staff interact with residents living in the dementia nursing unit.
- Confirm drinks are easily accessible to those in the dementia nursing unit.
- Ensure there are appropriate activities for those living with dementia particularly in the dementia nursing unit to ensure residents are appropriately stimulated and engaged.
- Look into borrowing reminiscence boxes from Bucks Libraries, getting more fiddle cuffs and fiddle boards and engaging those with dementia in more exercises and singing.
- Try reducing the room temperature slightly (windows were open in some areas).
- Schedule more activities on the first floor.
- Ensure residents are aware that they can move floors using a walker and don’t always need to be moved by wheelchair.
- Book the minibus on a regular basis to enable moreresidents togo outinto the community and on trips with their friends.