Sunrise of Purley has been awarded 'platinum' status with 'excellence' for end of life care, following a re-accreditation; the home is also one of 10 that has been shortlisted for the Gold Standards Framework (GSF) Care Home of the Year 2018.
The home recently completed the GSF re-accreditation assessment and was given the 'platinum' Quality Hallmark Award. The award recognises the sustained practice to maintain GSF throughout the home and determined that Sunrise of Purley’s efforts were worthy of joining a growing community of care homes who continue to demonstrate excellence in care. The award also recognised the significant developments that Sunrise has made in its care since its last assessment.
The accreditation process included the inspection of 20 clear standards of best practice in the care of residents nearing the end of life. Judges, who included national independent experts from the care home sector, evaluated the care of residents using the After-Death Analysis Audit Tool and Quality Assessment Visit, looking out for communication, person-centred care and a practical dementia-friendly environment.
Sunrise of Purley excelled across the board, with the identification and support of residents’ emotional, social and spiritual needs, as well as bereavement support for families, given particular recognition.
In their report, the judges said that all team members at Sunrise “are able to describe their part in end of life care as well as ensuring residents have a full and happy life.” The team has also “proven themselves to be caring, compassionate and knowledgeable about ensuring residents live well and end their lives reflecting the true ethos of GSF.”
Jacqueline Ritchie, general manager of Sunrise of Purley, says: “We are so honoured to be awarded for our end of life care. Sunrise of Purley will be the last residence for those who come here to receive this care and all our team members take this privilege incredibly seriously, creating the best possible memories for residents and their families.
“Receiving a platinum with excellence status really is an acknowledgement of our dedicated and motivated team. Putting our heart and soul into our care is paramount to what we do at Sunrise and we are thrilled that the GSF has recognised this in both our re-accreditation and shortlisting for Care Home of the Year.”
The GSF has extended their congratulations to Sunrise of Purley and has invited the care home to be presented with the award at the Annual GSF Award Ceremony, which is due to take place in London at the end of September. Sunrise of Purley will now also wait to hear if it has achieved GSF Care Home of the Year 2018.
