by AutumnCare | Aug 2, 2022 | Nursing Notes
Earlier this month the CQC published their annual report on the safe management of controlled drugs. One of the common causes of concern in adult social care settings was around the use of transdermal patches (such as Fentanyl and Buprenorphine). They found that...
by AutumnCare | Sep 10, 2019 | Nursing Notes
NICE (2018) reports that pressure ulcers are caused when an area of skin and the tissues below are damaged as a result of being placed under pressure sufficient to impair its blood supply. Typically, they occur in a person confined to a bed or a chair by an illness...
by AutumnCare | Feb 1, 2019 | Nursing Notes
Care Home Managers require constant oversight of the home. They must also conduct high-level analyses to mitigate potential risks and ensure that quality of care is maintained. Paper records cannot provide an ‘at a glance’ overview of the home, potential...
by AutumnCare | Nov 8, 2018 | AutumnCare News, Client News
Whitehaven Residential Home has chosen AutumnCare to manage their care records. Home Manager Beverly made a selection after an extensive review of the care management systems currently available on the market. Going the Extra Mile “AutumnCare was the...
by AutumnCare | Aug 31, 2018 | CQC, Webinar
Have you registered for our webinar Achieving an Outstanding CQC Rating? Join us for practical tips on demonstrating continuous improvement in the care home. We will be exploring ways that care homes can enhance quality of life as well as quality of care for...
