And so It Goes

Well things are still moving forward at The Chase and referrals are still coming in, took in another emergency two week respite the other evening with a happy Social Worker at the speed at which the home responded.

Today I am hoping to manage to get to London, something that has had to be constantly put off due to the weather, and I shall be submitting my application for registered manager. Talking of which I have heard that my previous employer now has manager number 8 since 2005 in place, with his current track record I give this no more than 10 months, I just hope that CQC are closely watching this, I also know that another member of staff may well be abandoning the sinking ship.

The Chase has decided to change the pharmacy we use as there have been far too many mistakes, and hopefully if all goes to plan we will be giving our current pharmacy 28 days notice at the end of this medication cycle. The new company have made assurances that they will help us achieve an excellent rating in medication and this has been backed up by a previous deputy of mine who is now a manager who have had similar problem with their branch of the pharmacy we are going to be saying goodbye to.

Staffing is now starting to settle down and I have been getting compliments from residents relatives about the organisation that is apparent to them. I have been told the home has a lovely relaxed and friendly feel and they can already see the improvements after only a month.

I still haven't changed my mind about the owner, what a lovely man, keeps in touch wants to know everything, but is now learning that he doesn't have to keep on my back as he can see the improvements and the fact that we are moving forward, we both estimate that in about 6 months everything will be in place and we are expecting to receive at the very least a good rating, whereas my last employer will struggle because yet again he has lost continuity, and I have to say that I now realise how lucky I was to find another position as I had been trying to leave only four months after I started, that person is a complete plank.