Mental Capacity and Consent Audit - Care Homes

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  • Q1 | Unanswered

    Is there a clear policy on consent and mental capacity in line with the Mental Capacity Act 2005?

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  • Q2 | Unanswered

    Are staff trained in the five core principles of the Mental Capacity Act and how to apply them in care settings?

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    Are capacity assessments completed for specific decisions, not assumed or applied globally?

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  • Q4 | Unanswered

    Is each capacity assessment clearly documented with the decision, time, person assessing, and rationale?

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  • Q5 | Unanswered

    Are best interest decisions recorded when capacity is lacking, with clear evidence of who was involved?

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  • Q6 | Unanswered

    Is the least restrictive option considered in all best interest decisions and documented accordingly?

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  • Q7 | Unanswered

    Are residents supported to make their own decisions wherever possible, using communication aids or extra time if needed?

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    Are mental capacity assessments reviewed periodically and updated when circumstances change?

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  • Q9 | Unanswered

    Are Deprivation of Liberty Safeguards (DoLS) applications submitted when appropriate and kept up to date?

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    Are residents with DoLS authorisations reviewed regularly to ensure they still meet criteria?

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  • Q11 | Unanswered

    Are staff aware of the difference between lawful care restrictions and unauthorised deprivation of liberty?

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  • Q12 | Unanswered

    Do care plans include details of residents' capacity and consent status for various care decisions?

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  • Q13 | Unanswered

    Are consent forms signed and stored for care, medication, photographs, digital records, and outings?

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  • Q14 | Unanswered

    Is consent revisited periodically, especially after changes in condition or medication?

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  • Q15 | Unanswered

    Do staff routinely ask for verbal or implied consent before delivering care tasks?

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  • Q16 | Unanswered

    Are decisions about the use of CCTV, bedrails, or tracking devices based on assessed need and consent or best interest?

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  • Q17 | Unanswered

    Are LPAs (Lasting Powers of Attorney) for health and welfare clearly documented and verified?

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  • Q18 | Unanswered

    Is there a record of any court-appointed deputies involved in the resident’s decision-making?

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  • Q19 | Unanswered

    Are staff aware of when to escalate concerns about undue influence, coercion, or potential safeguarding related to decision-making?

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  • Q20 | Unanswered

    Are advanced care plans and DNACPR decisions supported by appropriate mental capacity documentation?

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  • Q21 | Unanswered

    Do residents receive information in accessible formats to support informed decision-making?

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  • Q22 | Unanswered

    Are residents involved in decision-making as much as possible, even when capacity is limited?

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  • Q23 | Unanswered

    Are families and advocates involved appropriately, with the resident’s wishes remaining central to the process?

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  • Q24 | Unanswered

    Are consent and capacity discussed in team meetings, supervisions, or handovers where necessary?

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  • Q25 | Unanswered

    Are MCA principles evident in daily care practices, especially for residents with dementia or cognitive impairment?

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  • Q26 | Unanswered

    Is there a monitoring system to ensure that all staff follow capacity and consent procedures correctly?

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  • Q27 | Unanswered

    Are external professionals (e.g., social workers, GPs) consulted where required for complex decisions?

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  • Q28 | Unanswered

    Is there a process for escalating or reviewing disputes about best interest decisions?

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  • Q29 | Unanswered

    Are records of mental capacity and consent stored securely and accessible to authorised staff?

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  • Q30 | Unanswered

    Are capacity and consent included in the service’s routine audit and governance processes?

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