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Entrance, hallway & stairs

  • Is the entrance clean and tidy?

  • Are all the floors including the hallway and stairs clean, tidy and stain free?

  • Is there hand sanitiser available at the entrance?

  • Are the walls clean and cobweb free?

  • Is the lighting working?

Communal living & dining room

  • Are the the cabinets, tables and other surfaces clean, tidy, dust and cobweb free?

  • Is the flooring including carpet, rugs, hard flooring clean and tidy? Is it free from stains or fraying?

  • Are the chairs, sofas and stools clean, tidy and damage free?

  • Is the communal TV working?

  • Are the windows, blinds / curtains, clean and in working order?

  • Are all the lights working?

  • Is the overall area safe and secure and free from any maintenance requirements?

Bedrooms

  • Is bedroom 1 clean and tidy? Is the floor clear of debris? Is the room smelling fresh?

  • Is the overall area safe and secure and free from any maintenance requirements?

  • Is bedroom 2 clean and tidy? Is the floor clear of debris? Is the room smelling fresh?

  • Is the overall area safe and secure and free from any maintenance requirements?

  • Is bedroom 3 clean and tidy? Is the floor clear of debris? Is the room smelling fresh?

  • Is the overall area safe and secure and free from any maintenance requirements?

  • Is bedroom 4 clean and tidy? Is the floor clear of debris? Is the room smelling fresh?

  • Is the overall area safe and secure and free from any maintenance requirements?

  • Is bedroom 5 clean and tidy? Is the floor clear of debris? Is the room smelling fresh?

  • Is the overall area safe and secure and free from any maintenance requests?

Bathrooms

  • Is the bath, shower, toilet and sink clean and stain free?

  • Is the toilet seat clean and functional?

  • Are there paper towels and toilet roll available?

  • Is there handwash avaiable?

  • Is there a toilet brush? Is it clean and functionable?

  • Is there a bin with bin liners?

  • Are the flooring and tiles clean and tidy?

  • Are toothbrushes, razors and toiletries stored clean and tidy?

  • Is the overall area safe and secure and free from any maintenance requirements?

Kitchen

  • Are all work surfaces clean and tidy?

  • Are all fridge and freezers clean and tidy? Is all food stored correctly and in date?

  • Are the floor and wall tiles clean?

  • Is the hob and oven clean and grease free?

  • Are the inside of the cupboards clean and tidy?

  • Are there enough plates, cutlery, cups, pots, cooking utensils?

  • Is there sufficient cleaning products including washing up liquid, hand soap, paper towels, kitchen cleaner, food waste bags?

  • Is the dishwasher filters clean? Does the machine have correct salt and rinse aid available?

  • Are all electrical appliances in working order ( Fridge /freezer, microwave, kettle, toaster etc)?

  • Is the overall area safe and secure and free from any maintenance requirements?

Laundry

  • Is the laundry area clean and tidy?

  • Is the dirty laundry being stored separately from clean laundry?

  • Have the washing machine drawers and rubber seals been cleaned and are debris free?

  • Have the tumble dryer filters been emptied (both filter in door and condenser filter)?

  • Is there enough washing powder available?

  • Are all appliances in working order ( Washing machine, tumble dryer, iron) ?

Garden

  • Is there a front garden, if so is it clean and tidy?

  • Is the back garden clean and tidy?

  • Is there any excessive rubbish being stored? Is being kept untidy?

  • Are there any bushes, trees or shrubs that need cuttuing?

  • Has the grass been cut?

  • Is the overall garden safe and secure and free from any maintenance requirements?

Office

  • Are all cabinets, desks and surfaces clean and dust free?

  • Is there paper work store correctly and free from clutter?

  • Is the computer and printer working correctly?

  • Has all bedding been laundered correctly? Are the pillows, quilt and bedding suitable for use?

  • Is the bed & mattress in good repair?

  • Is there adequate office supplies such a paper, pens, polly pockets?

  • Are all files (house, medication and individual's) locked securely away?

  • Is the overall area safe and secure and free from any maintenance requirements?

Fire checks

  • Are the weekly fire checks taking place?

  • Are all fire doors fitted correctly? Are all seals correct around the doors?

  • Are all smoke alarms working and connect together when set off?

  • Are all the emergency lights working correctly?

  • When did the last fire evacuation take place?

  • Is the fire file correct and documents stored correctly?

Health & Safety

  • Are cleaning products and other COSHH items stored correctly?

  • Are weekly first aid checks taking place?

  • Are PEEPS in place at the property?

  • Is refuse and recycling stored correctly?

  • Are General risk assessments available to employees?

  • Is there information available to access on call/emergency telephone number?

Medication

  • Is the medication file organised correctly? Are all individual's documents up to date?

  • Are the the medication cabinets clean and tidy?

  • Is there enough stock?

  • Are all spoiled, refused, out of date medication, returned to the pharmacy?

  • Are there enough clean medication pots?

  • Are staff completing the MAR charts correctly?

  • Are the medication counts being done correctly?

  • Are the PRN records being completed correctly?

  • Is there a staff signature sign sheet available?

  • Can staff access spare Medication forms if required?

Finances

  • Are finance counts taking place correctly?

  • Completed a balance check for all monies held. Do they match the daily finance counts?

  • Which individuals are finance checks completed for?

  • Is this document in their care plan?

  • Have cleaning contributions been collected for this month?

Individual files

  • Do the personal files have the current care plans and risk assesments in place?

  • Are the care plans signed and reviewed in the last 3 months?

  • Are the Individual files clean and tidy?

  • Do all individuals have a current photo?

  • Is all relevant contact information up to date?

Individual Views

  • Please ask the individual in room 1, what their views are of living at the property? Are they happy where they are living?

  • Please ask the individual in room 2, what their views are of living at the property? Are they happy where they are living?

  • Please ask the individual in room 3, what their views are of living at the property? Are they happy where they are living?

  • Please ask the individual in room 4, what their views are of living at the property? Are they happy where they are living?

  • Are the individuals happy about the property, the support staff or employees?

  • Do they have any suggestions to improve their environment or on the service that is being delivered by Stars?

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