Met a fire officer on site last year as the fire evac procedure was so poor, specifically night staffing levels, he said he was going to close the home, I agreed with him whole heartedly, interested to see where this would go.
Two days later received a phone call, to much trouble, was putting the file back, retiring soon, didn't need the hassle.
Improvement notice received for a few items... door requiring adjustment etc.
CSCI, Met them on site on several occasions, they won't close a home for a poor fire procedure. Rather close a home because of the lack of on suite facilities, even though the residents cannot use them as they are to infirm! I find these inspectors full of themselves. The last one complained to me that residents when questioned could not provide details of the fire procedure, which was true enough, I then asked the residents what they had for breakfast that day... they didn't know that either, there's a surprise!
If CSCI were willing to close homes over fire procedures, this would have happened by now, never even seen a note on the practicalities of the fire procedure for the premises, when it is obvious attention is required.
Fire services up and down the country could open this can of worms in the care industry... but what's the point? My old brigade are not exactly busting a gut to inspect these high life premises!
14 residents perish at Rosepark, any tangible improvements promoted in the industry? These people contribute no more to the economy, they are a burden, occasionally a large loss of life fire will happen, a lot of hand ringing will take place, the owner/manager may take a beating, then we'll all move on.