February 2023 – Swift Management Services

Covert administration of medication

Covert administration of medication in a care home

Post author:Robert York
Post published:February 24, 2023
Post category:Auditing Care Management Services Care Management Systems CQC Transitional Framework

The covert administration of medication is monitored closely by the Care Quality Commission during inspections and monitoring calls. If a home is administering medication covertly, the home's policy for administering…

Local Authority Safeguarding Investigations can be expensive for care providers

Post author:Robert York
Post published:February 24, 2023
Post category:Auditing Care Homes Care Management Systems

Due to multiple safeguarding enquiries, the Swift Management Team often work with providers that are under their local authorities' spotlights. Not all safeguarding issues should be subject to the Care…