Barnby Court Newsletter - October 2023
Have a look at what our residents at Barnby Court Care Home have been up to during October......
Barnby Court Newsletter - October 2023
Barnby Court Newsletter - September 2023
Have a look at what our residents at Barnby Court Care Home have been up to during September......
Barnby Court Newsletter - September 2023
React To Home Rounds
React To Home Rounds
Many of you will remember back in May 2022, our Registered Manager, Lynne, was busy working with lots of colleagues from the local CCG and NHS as well as the private sector. Collectively working towards a goal of improving care for people cared for in Care Homes.
Lynne was working with our local healthcare professionals to develop React To Home Rounds training package. We are delighted to announce that the React To Home Rounds is now live. React To Home Rounds is being rolled out across Nottinghamshire https://reactto.co.uk/resources/react-to-home-rounds/ . React To is a care home specific training resource which is developed by healthcare professionals. For more information on the “React To” training please see their website www.reactto.co.uk.
At Farthings we have found a weekly, remote, multidisciplinary home round, to be extremely beneficial for our residents. It enables all healthcare professionals to discuss every resident in the home collectively creating a holistic approach. Previously lots of phone calls were made to various healthcare professionals, taking a lot of time away from residents. Scheduled weekly meetings means that reviews can take place and non-urgent medical concerns can be raised. Due to these meetings taking place virtually via video, video consultations can take place with the resident and relevant professional when required. Of course, this approach does not replace urgent medical needs. But a remote home round certainly aids healthcare needs and access to medical reviews promptly. Furthermore, our relationships with our healthcare professionals developed further due to the regularity of such meetings. This gives the care team the confidence to raise ‘thoughts’ or ‘observations’, with the wider healthcare team.
On 4 May 2022 we were delighted to welcome a film crew into the home to capture some footage for the React To Home Rounds training package. A huge thank you to our wonderful residents many of whom featured in our filming and to our Deputy Manager, Louise, for supporting with the filming and of course her acting skills!
Please have a look at the training package and see if you can pick out any familiar faces!!
Newsletter - March 2023
Have a look at what our residents and activities team have been up to during February......
JUNE 2022 NEWS
VISITS
Lots of residents have made the most of the wonderful weather and had some wonderful visits and outings with their loved ones throughout June.
WALKS
We have been out and about in the village again during June, there was a lovely red poppy field close by which was a firm favourite!
DANCING
CARD BINGO
Card bingo is a firm favourite with our highly competitive residents!!
JUBILEE CELEBRATIONS
We had a small Jubilee party outside at Farthings with many loved ones joining us, thank you for your continued support and for adhering to the safety measures put in place. We were delighted Charlotte who works for us on a casual basis and owner and founder of DB Animal Therapy was able to bring in so many of her animals to allow the residents to learn about them, stroke and hold if they wished. It was a huge success with many past experiences and new experiences being shared.
Welcoming New Residents Through Safe Admissions
We continue to welcome new residents to our home using our robust covid-secure admission process, whilst protecting those who already live with us and offering safe visiting opportunities.
We specialise in providing care to older people and as a small care home with 22 en-suite bedrooms our team really get to know all residents, understand their needs, and encourage social friendships amongst residents living at Farthings.
We have a robust admission process in place to enable us to offer a safe and compassionate start to living within our care home.
The government guidelines were amended on 4 April 2022 and as such we too have amended our processes inline with differing scenarios as follows:
A Pre-Planned Admission from a Care Facility or the Community
Discussions: will take place prior to any admission with the home’s Registered Manager, this may be with yourself or a loved one. This is to gain an overview of your current care needs and requirements.
Assessment: if it is likely we would be able to meet your specific needs the Registered Manager will arrange a Pre-Admission Assessment. This is to meet you, discuss what your needs are and how you would like to be cared for. It will also enable us to give you and your loved ones more information about our home and the facilities we have available to you. Ordinarily, dependant on circumstance, this would take place face-to-face but rest assured all of our staff are vaccinated, tested twice a week and would be wearing all the necessary Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) for your safety.
Time: after initial discussions and assessments our prospective residents are given time to consider their decision, possibly alongside their loved ones. Once a decision has been made please get in touch with the Registered Manager again who will work alongside you to arrange your admission at a time which is convenient to yourself, this could be the same day, in a couple of days or in a few weeks’ time, it is your choice.
Testing: we will provide a PCR coronavirus test which is to be completed within 72-hours before moving into the home (or a lateral flow test if have tested positive for Covid-19 in the past 90 days). A lateral flow test will need to be taken on the day of admission (day 0).
Moving In: you are welcome to bring any personal effects to help you feel at home. All our rooms are en-suite, and are equipped with a bed, bedside table, chest of drawers, wardrobe, chair, and a television. You are welcome to bring a named visitor with you to help you settle in, they must follow the current visiting guidance which will be discussed prior to admission.
Settling In: a full Care Plan will be developed with you; this will include all the information the staff need to ensure they care for you how you would like to be. In addition, the Activities Co-ordinator will spend some time getting to know you and will arrange tailored activities for your interests. You are welcome to have visitors in line with the visitor guidance.
A discharge from hospital or another Care Home
Discussions: will take place prior to any admission with the home’s Registered Manager, this may be with yourself, a loved one or a healthcare professional. This is to gain an overview of your current care needs and requirements.
Assessment: if it is likely we would be able to meet your specific needs the Registered Manager will arrange a Pre-Admission Assessment. This is to meet you, discuss what your needs are and how you would like to be cared for. It will also enable us to give you and your loved ones more information about our home and the facilities we have available to you. Ordinarily, dependant on circumstance, this would take place face-to-face but rest assured all of our staff are vaccinated, tested twice a week and would be wearing all the necessary Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) for your safety.
Time: after initial discussions and assessments our prospective residents are given time to consider their decision, possibly alongside their loved ones. Once a decision has been made, please get in touch with the Registered Manager again who will work alongside you to arrange your admission at a time which is convenient to yourself, this could be the same day, in a couple of days or in a few weeks’ time, it is your choice.
Testing: the NHS will do a PCR coronavirus test 48 hours prior to discharge (or a lateral flow test if the individual has tested positive for covid-19 in the last 90 days). The result of this test should be shared with the Registered Manager at Farthings prior to discharge.
Moving In: you are welcome to bring any personal effects to help you feel at home. All our rooms are en-suite, and are equipped with a bed, bedside table, chest of drawers, wardrobe, chair, and a television. You are welcome to bring a named visitor with you to help you settle in, they must follow the current visiting guidance which will be discussed prior to admission.
Settling In: a full Care Plan will be developed with you; this will include all the information the staff need to ensure they care for you how you would like to be. In addition, the Activities Co-ordinator will spend some time getting to know you and will arrange tailored activities for your interests. You are welcome to have visitors in line with the visitor guidance.
Every admission is different and above outlines some key stages throughout the admission process, however they are adaptable for everyone’s individual situations. A thorough risk assessment will be carried out prior to any admission and the requirements for admission will be fully explained beforehand.
If you are considering care for yourself or your loved one, please call our friendly team who will be more than willing to answer any questions you may have, 01777 838 219, alternatively you can email [email protected].
Ball Games
At Farthings we understand how important it is for older people to remain active, not only does it improve overall immune function, it produces endorphins (the “feel good” hormone) too. The maintenance of strong social ties is important to have a sense of purpose and avoid feeling lonely or depressed.
With this in mind we regularly encourage our residents to take part in gentle exercise through our group activities programme. This month we have been focussing on ball games and as you can see they were thoroughly enjoyed by all. The favourite was playing catch, there was lots of laughter whilst anticipating who the ball was going to be thrown to next!
May 2022 News
WALKS
We have been very lucky with the weather through May and have been able to facilitate lots of walks around our lovely quiet village. We have seen ducks playing and used a plant app to see what various plants around the village were called.
VISITS
We continue to welcome family and friends into Farthings to visit their loved ones and it has been lovely to see so many of you throughout May. We would like to thank everyone for continuing to adhere to our Company policies.
TELEPHONES
We have changed our telephone system, after many calls to the previous provider, we would like to thank you for your patience whilst we have been investigating alternative options to work within our home.
Our landline phone now rings to two mobile devices, which the care staff have on their person throughout the shift and a desktop phone which is in Lynne’s office. This approach enables the mobile devices to utilise our homes wi-fi to get coverage throughout the home.
We hope you have noticed a marked improvement with the new system in place, any feedback (good or bad) would be much appreciated, please send to [email protected].
HYDRATION
New hydration trays have been implemented throughout Farthings. Everyone who is required to have their fluid intake monitored will be given a 750ml jug of water with a red lid each morning. When the first jug of water has been drunk, it will be refilled with fresh water and the lid will be changed to yellow. When the second jug has been drunk, again it will be refilled, and the lid will be changed to green. At this point the resident will have drank 1500ml of water the risk of dehydration will have been reduced. If the red lid is still on the jug by the afternoon, the senior carer will take further action.
CARD BINGO
Card bingo is a firm favourite with our highly competitive residents!!
BALL GAMES
The residents have enjoyed playing a game of catch, there was lots of laughter trying to guess who the ball may be thrown to next!
JUBILEE
Decorations and crowns have been made to decorate the home in anticipation of celebrating the Jubilee. A special Jubilee bench has also bee purchased for the garden.
Scones!
Delicious sultana and citrus scones on the menu at Farthings today......fresh out of the oven......
