covid-19

Resource-Covid-19 During the COVID-19 outbreak we acknowledge that the needs of your loved one / yourself may change and we will continue to meet those needs. Be rest assured our carers will always prioritize your safety and well being. While our services are there to improve their daily lives, We are very confident that all our service users can rely on our extreme diligence in taking every possible precaution when delivering any form of care and can be confident that our help is only a phone call away if we are needed. We will be continuously taking measures to ensure that your health, and the health of the members on the team are not compromised during this pandemic. Examples of these measures include: All carers will be wearing a suitable amount of PPE which comprises​ Single use disposable gloves Single use disposable apron Type IIR fluid resistant surgical mask Eye protection (based on risk assessment) It would be very helpful if you could notify us about any changes in your health and if you are showing COVID-19 symptoms.so the necessary steps can be taken to prevent infection.. We also would like for you to follow the NHS Guidelines, to further ensure the safety of yourself and the individuals you come into .​If you have any more questions regarding COVID-19 orany general queries feel free to email us at referrals@newdon-care.co.uk .  

Has COVID-19 impacted the way service users’ needs are met ? Admin COVID-19 has impacted care in a various amount of ways but as a care service provider we want to ensure that these changes do not negatively impact the quality of the care received. As I have been researching, one of the most recent areas for improvement that has been highlighted by the COVID-19 outbreak is the issue of unmet needs. As care service providers, we at Newdon Care we adhere to regulations given by the government, as well as our own policies to further ensure the safety of all carers and service users. The rise of these new rules and regulations has caused the we work to change .As the current public health status changes we suitable employ measures that promote safe delivery of care.The transition has been easier for some organisations (particularly those that were already practising flexible working) than others, but it’s all happened quickly and in an atmosphere that is hardly conducive to wellbeing. According to health.org.uk reducing hospital admissions, means that other areas of care have reduced risk of transmission of COVID-19, but this could further result in unmet health needs. As a care service user this may cause some worries, or concerns which is completely normal considering the unprecedented times we are currently living in. Trying to reduce the possibility of unmet care needs can be done through improving communication on our behalf as well as yours , which is spoken on more detail in another blog article “ Improving care in a home setting”. This is an example of one of the key steps necessary to improve quality of care, preventing unmet needs and disjointed care. Feel free to drop us an email with any suggestions for any future blog articles that you would be interested reading about!    

Covid Fact Sheet for all Staff Admin Newdon Care will ensure that staff follow the WHO advice to reduce the risk of contracting the virus and reducing the risk of spreading it. The following procedures must therefore be followed. Wash your hands regularly and properly by using alcohol-based hand rub or soap and water Maintain at least 1 metre (3 feet) distance between yourself and anyone who is coughing or sneezing (social distancing). When someone coughs or sneezes, they spray small liquid droplets from their nose or mouth which may contain the virus. If you are too close, you can breathe in the droplets, including the COVID-19 virus if the person coughing has the disease Avoid touching eyes, nose and mouth. Hands touch many surfaces and can pick up viruses. Once contaminated, hands can transfer the virus to your eyes, nose or mouth. From there, the virus can enter your body and can make you sick Practice respiratory hygiene. Make sure you, and the people around you, follow good respiratory hygiene. This means covering your mouth and nose with your bent elbow or tissue when you cough or sneeze. Then dispose of the used tissue immediately. Droplets spread virus. By following good respiratory hygiene, you protect the people around you from viruses such as cold, flu and COVID-19. If you have travelled abroad or are planning to in your leave period please make your manager aware of your country of travel so that a risk assessment can be completed. If you have fever, cough and difficulty breathing, seek medical care early. Stay home if have the above symptoms and inform your Manager. If you have a fever, cough and are having difficulty breathing, seek medical attention by calling your GP or 111. Do not go directly to your GP or hospital. Why? 111 and your GP will have the most up-to-date information on the situation. Calling in advance will allow your health care provider to direct you quickly to the right health facility. This will also protect you and help to prevent the spread of viruses and other infections. Stay informed and follow advice given by 111, your GP or Public Health England. People who feel unwell should stay at home and should not attend work. Handwashing All Staff should wash their hands: Before leaving home On arrival at work After using the toilet After breaks and sporting activities Before food preparation Before eating any food, including snacks Before leaving work On arrival at home Facebook-f Linkedin