Written Question · S2W-21422 · Session 2
What procedures are in place to ensure that people in residential care homes for elderly people receive appropriate nursing care at the poi…
The question
To ask the Scottish Executive what procedures are in place to ensure that people in residential care homes for elderly people receive appropriate nursing care at the point where their condition deteriorates and nursing care is required.
The answer
Local authorities have a duty under Section 12A of the Social Work (Scotland) Act 1968 to assess the needs of people. Older people needing care have their needs assessed under Single Shared Assessment. The resultant care plan and arrangements for its review should ensure re-assessment when there is a significant change. When nursing care is likely to be needed, the views of a medical practitioner are sought as part of the assessment.
The Care Commission regulates and inspects care homes, whether or not nursing care is provided. A resident who is concerned about the quality of their care, or a relative or third party, may complain to the Care Commission. The commission has a duty to investigate all such complaints.
The Care Commission regulates and inspects care homes, whether or not nursing care is provided. A resident who is concerned about the quality of their care, or a relative or third party, may complain to the Care Commission. The commission has a duty to investigate all such complaints.
In the Official Report
No contribution in the Official Report cites S2W-21422 by reference.