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Latest electronic care planning product developments and Care Home news from around the country
Care Home News from Around the Country
Reflecting on 2020
2020 - the year that sprung a pandemic on us that was to change our way of working, socialising and spending time with our loved ones. The year that scared us, challenged us and made us assess our life priorities. The year that affected us all directly, our families, or people we know and love.
The Independent Care Group (ICG) has called for operators to stay on the highest alert
The Independent Care Group (ICG) has called for operators to stay on the highest alert, even though the latest figures show a slowing of the COVID-19 death rate in care homes.
Care home leaders call for mandatory testing after CQC inspectors report COVID-19 symptoms
Freedom of Information (FoI) requests obtained by The Telegraph have revealed that over 100 CQC inspectors reported COVID-19 symptoms or have had to self-isolate.
Are your Infection Control and Prevention (ICP) care plans up to date?
When thinking about visiting (both people coming in and going out), you must follow Government guidelines, give sufficient weight to local risks and advice from your Director of Public Health, give consideration to the home environment and all decisions stay under review as circumstances change.
How using the Standex ePlan online care planning system will demonstrate that your service is meeting CQC Guidelines
The Care Quality Commission (CQC) published an interim guidance last month on what good digital records look like and how they can be achieved.
iPad offer to care homes
The UK Government has announced it is to offer iPads to help care homes provide care to residents during the COVID-19 pandemic. The devices will help care home residents receive ongoing care and stay connected to family members and loved ones throughout the winter period by minimising the number of people entering a care home.
How to Use the Infection Control Fund with an Electronic Care Planning System
The Infection Control Fund, which was established in May 2020, has now been extended until March 2021 to help care providers minimise the movement of staff between care homes and stop the spread of coronavirus.
Infection Control Grant Extended until March 2021
An additional £546 million is being put into the Adult Social Care Infection Control Fund to bolster measures to tackle Covid-19, bringing total funding allocated by the Government to over £1.1bn.
How Can Standex ePlan Keep Families Connected with those in Care?
Standex ePlan are passionate about making sure those in residential care can keep in touch with their loved ones – and that has never been more important than now.
Urgent need to support disabled people and their services-Covid-19 survey results
New data from adult social care providers reveals urgent need to better support disabled people and their services through the coronavirus (COVID-19) pandemic. The government response to supporting adult social care through the coronavirus (COVID-19) pandemic needs...
Gravesend residents delighted by community spirit!
Residents of Edward Moore House Residential Care Home in Gravesend were delighted to receive so many letters and drawings from the local community. With visits currently on hold due to the ongoing Coronavirus pandemic, residents of the Trinity Road care home were...
‘Inflation-busting’ pay rise confirmed for Adept Care Homes staff
The Old Vicarage, a care home in Clay Cross confirmed its team will receive an ‘inflation-busting’ pay increase, with the lowest-paid getting a further 5.5% from April 1st, nearly 4 times the rate of inflation.
Product Development News
Detailed Care Reports Coming This Week to Standex ePlan
The new Detailed Care Report functionality will enable the creation of bespoke reports relating to an individual service user within seconds. Just select a date range along with the name of the service user, and then tailor the report to your exact requirements.
How ePlan Can Help In The Long Term Fight Against COVID-19
Government Infection Control Fund. The Adult Social Care Infection Control Fund is worth £600 million.
How Can Standex ePlan Keep Families Connected with those in Care?
Standex ePlan are passionate about making sure those in residential care can keep in touch with their loved ones – and that has never been more important than now.
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Infection Control Checklist
Create your own Infection Control Action Checklist - for example: 'Temperature check', 'New onset dry cough', 'Support hand washing' etc.
New Family Share Function
In light of stricter visiting restrictions, keep loved ones informed of their relatives well-being with a simple, safe and highly secure family share portal.