Dear Senga

We are all worried in our care home, visitors have been asked not to visit to try and keep the service users safe. We are all getting refresher training on infection control and coronavirus. I wanted to read up on this, can you advise.

Thank you

Ruth

Hello Ruth

Well done caring and supporting for the vulnerable service users and for looking to expand your knowledge. Below are resources which will help you, good luck and stay safe.

Coronavirus – Care Inspectorate guidance for services

National Infection control manual – Health Protection Scotland

About Senga Currie

Senga has been a registered mental nurse and registered general nurse for 38 years, working in various areas within the NHS, community nursing, the field of addictions and the private sector.

Since 1998 she has been working with care homes, starting as a nursing sister and moving into roles of home manager, regional manager, care services manager and regulation manager. Read more

Dear Senga

We are all worried in our care home, visitors have been asked not to visit to try and keep the service users safe. We are all getting refresher training on infection control and coronavirus. I wanted to read up on this, can you advise.

Thank you

Ruth

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Dear Senga We are all worried in our care home, visitors have been asked not to visit to try and keep the service users safe. We are all getting refresher training on infection control and coronavirus. I wanted to read up on this, can you advise. Thank you Ruth

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Is a care home in the UK allowed to change the resident’s doctor’s surgeries without notifying the family?

How can I get domiciliary care contracts?

Is there a legal requirement for the time taken to have a care plan in place for new carers attending a client?

Dear Senga

We are all worried in our care home, visitors have been asked not to visit to try and keep the service users safe. We are all getting refresher training on infection control and coronavirus. I wanted to read up on this, can you advise.

Thank you

Ruth