Major probe into covid-hit care home
Braemount Care Home - where almost two thirds of all residents contracted Covid-19 - has been made the subject of a Large Scale Investigation (LSI) .
16 people died after a Covid-19 outbreak at Braemount Care Home (Image: Andrew Neil)
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“On December 3, a staff member tested positive, subsequently a sample of residents were tested from which the first positive resident was identified. Both the positive staff member and first positive resident had attended a hospital appointment on November 30.
“The majority of residents were being cared for at home and experiencing mild symptoms. However, unfortunately, there have since been four deaths of residents who tested positive for Covid-19 within 28 days.
“Families were supported to be with their loved ones where possible at the end of their life. Our thoughts are with all families during this difficult time.
“We wish to reassure everyone that all the necessary measures are in place. We are working closely with Health Protection Scotland and Fife Health and Social Care Partnership. We are continuing to work closely with the Care Inspectorate to whom we are reporting our progress regularly.
Article By Philip Murray Published: 13:00, 03 January 2021
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The Care Inspectorate made a number of recommendations after its unannounced visit.
A SNAP inspection has found âweakâ Covid infection controls in place at a Ross care home which looks after dozens of residents.
Infection control practices at Wyvis House Care Home in Dingwall, which has 46 residents, were criticised by inspectors after they found that ânot all areas of the home were clean and clutter freeâ, with a dirty hand washing sink, unclean food servery shelving and food-stained items among areas highlighted as putting people at risk.