Four areas of critical risk non-compliance have been found at the Adult Acute Mental Health Unit at UHG.<\/p>\n
However, the annual report did note many areas of good practise, and awarded the unit an 83 percent compliance rate.<\/p>\n
The unannounced annual inspection of the 50-bed approved centre took place last March.<\/p>\n
The inspection team found six areas of non-compliance at the UHG unit, reflecting an increase from three areas last year.<\/p>\n
Regulations relating to privacy, premises, risk management procedures and the Rule governing the Use of Seclusion were all rated as critical – the highest level of risk.<\/p>\n
Meanwhile, a low rate of non-compliance was found in general health, and a moderate rate of non-compliance was noted for individual care plans.<\/p>\n
The inspection team also raised concerns about the risks associated with the implementation of some of the fire safety measures on site.<\/p>\n
Some staffing shortages were identified, but at the time of inspection, there were no unmet resident needs or waiting lists for psychology services.<\/p>\n
There were some positives from the report, with the approved centre environment noted as being calm and relaxed.<\/p>\n
Other areas of good practice were also observed, including food safety, an emphasis on staff education and a high level of multi-disciplinary collaboration.<\/p>\n
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