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Care home residents put 'at risk of avoidable harm' during Covid-19 outbreak

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direct to your inboxResidents of a Manchester care home were put ‘at risk of avoidable harm’ by staff during a Covid-19 outbreak, a report has found.Three workers at The Royal Elms Care in Newton Heath were found wearing their face masks under their nose during a visit by the Care Quality Commission (CQC) in October.Inspectors said the spread of infection was increased by personal protective equipment (PPE) being left out in areas frequently touched by staff and people living in the home.Concerns were raised around safety hazards, including a rusty bath and missing flooring, and skill checks of some staff working in the home.A serious safeguarding issue raised by a whistleblower prior to the inspection was also not investigated properly by.

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