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CQC highlight care provider’s approach to choking
With choking high on the list of watch words during an inspection it’s not surprising that Dechoker gets a mention from time to time.
Choking happens – and even with the best preventative measures there is a risk it will occur. And when it does, the risk of death can be significant.
The Royal Star & Garter’s Care Home in Solihull became one of the few in the UK to be rated ‘outstanding’ in all five areas in their their CQC report – including Safe.
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Not there to tick a box – Dechoker saves lives
Many providers who are expanding their care home portfolio install Dechoker ACD kits as part of the fit-out requirement on every new build.
Yorkare Homes are such a provider, and it is this approach to resident safety that ensured a Dechoker device available on site when needed in a choking emergency.
The CQC report for their Magdalen Park Care Home highlighted both the deployment and use of a Dechoker when they received an Outstanding in Effective.
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Safety in Care Association recognise provider
The National Association of Safety and Health in Care Services (NASHICS) also acknowledged Yorkare Homes, with the ‘Best Practice’ award.
The Yorkshire based provider were judged to have taken innovative steps towards improving staff and resident safety after deploying DeChoker devices across all their homes.
As well as the award they also received £150 towards the resident’s fund – read the full news post here.
