Premises-based Care Scottish Self-audit (Care Homes) Section 5 (Part B)
The relevant standards
Comments: underpinning values, legislation and policies
Responsive Care and Support
5.16: The premises have been adapted, equipped and furnished to meet my needs and wishes
This single standard statement covers a very wide range of requirements that are perhaps best addressed with reference to the current regulations and standards, for example, health and safety, fire safety, etc (see also 5 under Wellbeing)
Wellbeing
5.17: My environment is secure and safe
These standards, which are largely self-explanatory, reflect the idea that a person’s wellbeing will be affected by the quality of their environment, including:
