Our Murdostoun Neurological Care Centre in North Lanarkshire have received a positive inspection report from the Care Inspectorate Scotland, highlighting significant improvements across various aspects of care and support. The unannounced inspection, which took place on 17-19 June 2024, evaluated the centre on several key metrics and noted the positive changes that have been implemented.
In the report, Murdostoun achieved ratings of “Good” (4) in “How well do we support people’s wellbeing?” and “How good is our setting?”, and “Very good” (5) in “How good is our leadership?” and “How good is our staff team?” These scores reflect a huge improvement from the previous inspection.
Michael Sneddon, the Hospital Director, expressed his pride and satisfaction with the progress made.
“Having been at the helm of Murdostoun for four years, last Wednesday was a standout for me. The hard work and dedication to improve and sustain improvement by Jodie (the unit manager) and her team is nothing short of remarkable.
“It was in May 2023 we had our last inspection and to have improved on that significantly into good and very good is a tremendous achievement. I am very proud of the team at Murdostoun and can only see it going from strength to strength under Jodie’s stewardship.”
The inspection report praised several key areas of improvement:
Health and wellbeing (Rating: 4 – Good): They demonstrated an improved approach to care, ensuring that residents’ health and wellbeing were prioritised through person-centred practices, regular health discussions, and appropriate interventions. The availability of diverse food and drink options, including a hydration station, was particularly noted.
Leadership (Rating: 5 – Very good): The leadership at Murdostoun was commended for their effective quality assurance processes, responsiveness to feedback, and inclusive approach to staff and stakeholder engagement. The positive changes in the culture were attributed to the new management’s vision and proactive strategies.
Staff competence and development (Rating: 5 – Very good): Staff development and support were highlighted as strengths, with effective supervision, well-planned staffing rotas, and a focus on staff wellbeing. The inspectors observed a high level of teamwork and positive staff-resident interactions.
Facilities (Rating: 4 – Good): The physical environment of the centre was described as clean, comfortable, and homely. Improvements to the outdoor spaces and the proactive management of repairs contributed to the positive evaluation.
Personal planning (Rating: 4 – Good): The care plans were noted for their person-centred approach and regular updates.
The inspection also recognised Murdostoun’s ability to meet previous requirements and the positive impact of activities and community engagement on residents’ wellbeing.
“As a collective team, residents, support workers and management we have shared ideas, discussed visions and set expectations of the service. We have moved to a social care model with a focus on inclusion, positive risk taking, promotion of independence, individual outcomes and person centred care.
“I am so proud of what we have achieved together and we are ready to continue to improve the service further. We are all excited to see what the future holds,” — Jodie Thomson, Unit Manager, Murdostoun Neurological Care Centre.
This successful inspection is a testament to the dedication and hard work of all the team at Murdostoun. With these improvements, the centre is well-positioned to continue providing high-quality care and support to their residents. Congratulations to everyone involved!
For more information about Murdostoun Neurological Care Centre, please visit their webpage.