Disability centre in Waterford found to be non-compliant in multiple categories
Staff at the centre were complimented by the inspector, who said that the team were striving to provide person-centred care to the residents.
Following inspection, a local disability centre has been marked 'Not Compliant' in three areas.
Parkside Residential Services in Belfield was subject to an unannounced inspection recently from the Health Information and Quality Authority (HIQA).
The centre provides full-time residential support to seven residents with intellectual disabilities.
Overall, the inspector found that residents were supported to express their will and preference. Residents were leading busy lives and were engaging in activities they liked.
The inspector, however, observed a lack of oversight from management in the areas of staff training, access of up-to-date information, absence of effective management risk and effective control measures to address safeguarding concerns.
There were some ongoing safeguarding concerns linked to the incompatibility of two residents living in one of the centre's premises. One resident told the inspector they did not like it when their peer engaged in specific behaviours.
The centre was marked ‘Not Compliant’ in the Training and Staff Development category. Overall there was an absence of management oversight of training. The inspector could not clearly identify if all staff had received full safeguarding training.
There was also no clear oversight of risk management in the centre. The centre was therefore found to be ‘Not Compliant’ in the Risk Management Procedures category.
It was also deemed 'Not Compliant' in the Governance and Management category, due to providers not completing their unannounced six-monthly audit in line with the time frame set out in the regulation.
There was substantial work to be completed to ensure all residents feel safe and happy where they live, the inspector said, and the centre was marked 'Substantially Compliant' in the Protection category.
Staff at the centre were complimented by the inspector, who said that the team were striving to provide person-centred care to the residents.
The inspector observed a number of staff interactions with residents and found them all to be respectful. Residents were seen to be comfortable in the presence of staff and sought out their support when needed
Bar some minor maintenance which was needed, the centre offered a suitable living environment for the people living there.
The centre was marked Compliant in the Premises and Staffing categories.
