Our care home is open to admission to individuals for day-care and long-term care. Admissions to the care home must be adequately planned.  Following an enquiry, a visit is arranged for the individual and or the family to view the home at first and to ensure the placement and the environment will be suitable in meeting the individuals need, pay the registration fee and then the Care Home Manager carries out a pre-admission assessment.

 

WHAT IS PRE-ADMISSION ASSESSMENT?

Pre-admission Assessment is a meeting where all relevant information is gathered from the individual, the family or carer and the multidisciplinary team. The assessment contains all necessary information such as medical history, list of current medication, social history and daily living needs. It is very important for us that the family (and carer where applicable) is present during an assessment and active in all stages of care planning for their loved ones.

 

The pre-admission assessment serves many different purposes. Some of these purposes are outlined below:

• Detailed analysis about an individual’s needs
• Understanding of the individual’s care needs before they move in.
• Familiarity – the potential resident would meet at least one member of the staff team before they move into the home.

 

FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS

Can you admit an individual without carrying out a Pre-Admission Assessment?

No, we are not a hospital and do not have all the specialist available in the hospital. Taking on someone we do not know anything about is a risk we cannot take.

 

 

 

 

What if my relative lives too far and you cannot carry out a pre-admission assessment yourself?

Modern day technology has made communication very easy. Some part of the assessment can be carried out over the phone, but we will arrange for your loved one to see an appointed specialist locally to you who will carry out the assessment and send us a report which will enable us to make a decision.

 

What happens if the Pre-Admission Assessment is unsatisfactory. i.e. pressure sore, palliative care?

That does not mean we cannot admit the person; it may mean they would need a lot of specialist input and as long as we can secure the services of such specialist. It is worth nothing this would attract additional charges to be discussed

 

If the Pre-Admission Assessment is satisfactory when can my relative move into your premises?

If there is a vacant bed available, the individual can move in as soon as reasonably practical usually within 48hours subject to all medical tests, if there is no bed available then the name is added to our waiting list until such time when a bed becomes available

 

Is satisfactory Pre-admission Assessment the only prerequisite for being admitted to the care home?

Our admission and acceptance decision are based on:

• The persons present and future needs
• The persons mental capacity
• The physical accommodation needed
• Staff implications
• Present resident population
• Government registration and regulatory considerations

 

When moving into the care home, what does my relative need to bring with them other than clothes?

At such time when your relatively is ready to come into the care home, residents are required to bring in their own toiletries and clothing including towels. Our organization will supply all the bedding.

 

Please bring along the following items.

 

For All:

Bath soap (2), Hairbrush/ comb, Body Spray, Anti-perspirant, deodorant spray (2), Sponge (2), Toothbrush (2), toothpaste (2), bath towel (2), hand towel (2), face towel (7)

 

 

For Men

Shaving Foam

Disposable shaving blade/Shaver

Perfume/ Aftershave

Vests    (x10)

Boxers shorts/pants (x10)

Pyjamas (x5)

Socks     (x3)

Non-slip bathroom slippers (1)

Non-slip Indoor slipper (2)

2 or 3 pairs of shoes

Other indoor and outdoor clothes

 

For Women

Vests/ Underwear (x10)

Disposable shaving blade/Shaver

Pants/Knickers      (x10)

 Night Gown (x5)

House Coat (x2)

Non-slip bathroom slippers (1)

Non-slip indoor/outdoor slippers (2)

2 or 3 pairs of shoes

Other indoor and outing clothes