Care homes across the UK faced an uphill struggle during 2020 as a result of the Covid-19 pandemic and Brexit. Many elderly people have been unable to see their loved ones since the first coronavirus lockdown began in March.
Safety protocols
In order to keep care home staff, residents and visitors safe, strict safety protocols must be put in place. The government guidelines say the residents’ rights and wellbeing are a priority, and care should be tailored to individuals.
When visits are permitted, the benefits to the resident are balanced with their personal risk of Covid-19. The meeting places will be based on the home’s layout and whether the designated family visitors have tested negative.
Outdoor visits may be permitted for family members who have not had a Covid-19 test. Other measures are being put in place to control the risks including personal protective equipment, hand washing and social distancing.
Deep cleaning
Deep cleaning is an enhanced cleaning programme, aimed at complementing existing cleaning procedures.
During the pandemic, it is recommended the routine daily cleaning of care homes is supplemented by deep cleaning all surfaces, floors and equipment, both in communal areas and the residents’ own rooms.
All care home furniture must be cleaned and disinfected regularly as part of the deep clean procedure.
Reliable cleaning service
Established in 2015, Nicky’s Cleaning Services is a family-run business. Working across Cornwall and in Plymouth, our fully insured cleaning professionals use high-spec equipment to assure a thorough job every time.
Our electrostatic fogging process provides antiviral/antibacterial cleaning to promote a safer living environment for the old and vulnerable, protecting against Covid-19 with an effective, non-invasive approach.
If you want to protect the residents in your care home, please contact us for a free, no-obligation quote.