The standards of care at a Bishopbriggs nursing home have been blasted as "weak". 

"Significant concern" was raised over the cleanliness of Mavisbank Care Centre by the Care Inspectorate.

The watchdog ordered a deep clean of the building which has seen a number of residents and staff members infected with coronavirus. 

The care home supports a total of 60 people and inspectors claimed staff were not always following safe hygiene practices.

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Operator HC-One has been instructed to put four requirements into action before December.

The report, published on November 6, said: "We found the cleanliness of the home to be of significant concern.

"We found equipment, bathroom fittings, furnishings and soft furnishings all in need of a deep clean.

"We were very concerned about the potential risk of infection for residents.”

Immediate actions is required to improve the cleanliness of the home. 

Concern was also raised about the condition of the building. 

Inspectors also found that staff were not aware of coronavirus guidance, including the use of gloves, visors and cleaning products.

“We also found that staff were not always following safe practice with regards to hand hygiene and touching their masks," the report reads.

Staff had received training in relation to Covid-19 however we found staff had variable knowledge and understanding of the correct guidance and procedures to keep residents safe and well.”

A spokeswoman for HC-One said: "Supporting our residents is at the heart of what we do and our Colleagues are doing everything they can to care for residents at Mavisbank during this difficult time.

“We have a comprehensive coronavirus contingency plan in place and we are working closely with our local health and care partners to ensure we are doing all we can to respond to this outbreak.  

“Two of our experienced area directors are providing direct on site support to the home, along with input from our colleagues from our learning and development and hospitality teams.

"The home continues to be well supplied with the medical equipment and PPE needed to protect residents and colleagues.  

“Staff in the home remain cohorted on designated units, as they have been for some time, which helps to minimise the risk of onward spread of infection and prevents staff movement between units.

"While some colleagues are self-isolating, we have always had the number of Colleagues needed to safely support our residents.  

“We are in contact with the next of kin of our residents, and we are grateful for their ongoing support and understanding.

“We are very proud of our colleagues and the bravery and dedication they show to supporting our residents.”    

On the Care Inspectorate report, the spokeswoman told the Daily Record: "The health, safety and wellbeing of our Residents and Colleagues are an absolute priority, and we therefore take all feedback from the Care Inspectorate very seriously. 

“We were disappointed that inspectors found some elements of our robust infection control plan were not being fully implemented and we acted urgently to respond to this feedback.

"These issues were immediately rectified so that when inspectors returned, they were able to see and approve of the work that had been completed. 

“Senior staff are also supporting the home and our learning and development team are ensuring that all colleagues complete refresher training which includes our specific coronavirus training modules on the virus, enhanced infection control procedures, and the correct use of PPE."