Policy Updates
Care Home (Mental Health over 18)
Statutory Time Off Policy and Procedure
This policy has been updated in response to changes in legislation which now gives antenatal rights for fathers and partners.
Sharps and Needlestick Policy and Procedure
Document updated to expand the purpose and include additional advice sources.
Immunisation Policy and Procedure
Recommended immunisations updated to include Hepatitis C.
Serious Incident Notification Policy and Procedure
This policy has been updated to cross-reference the new Duty of Candour requirements.
Accident and Incident Reporting Policy and Procedure
This policy has been updated to cross-reference the new Duty of Candour requirements. The logs have also been amended slightly to be consistent with the logs in the Duty of Candour Policy.
Falls Management Policy and Procedure
Creation of new policy to expand on falls management system within the care plan pack.
Fire Alarm Response Policy and Procedure
Forms added to policy
Hospital Discharge Policy and Procedure
NEW: This new policy has been added to assist you with systemising the discharge of service users from hospital and to ensure effective transfer of information.
Illegal Possession of Drugs on Premises Policy and Procedure
NEW: This policy and procedure has been developed to guide employees in dealing with illegal drugs, while protecting Service User confidentiality.
Employment of Young Persons Policy and Procedure
A NEW policy clarifying the regulations and good practice surrounding the employment of people under the age of 18, with particular reference to employment in a care role.