Policy Updates
Northern Ireland - Domiciliary Care
Diabetes Policy and Procedure
New policy to effectively support Service Users with diabetes to maintain good health and be as independent as possible with managing their own long-term condition.
Business Mobile Phone Use Policy and Procedure
New policy. Policy refers to responsibilities as well as the health and welfare of staff using mobile phones. Refers to legislation in relation to driving and use of mobile phones.
Blood Spillage Policy and Procedure
A new policy which reflects legislation and best industry practice and includes the need for training. The policy describes the appropriate action required in a domiciliary care setting where blood spillage kits are unlikely to be used.
Monitoring of Business Performance Policy and Procedure
New policy. Monitoring of business performance is a regulatory requirement and vital to allow both the manager and the provider to have insight into the functioning of the service. This policy details the framework for monitoring and provides guidance on completion of the associated templates that are in the forms section of the policy.
Moving and Handling Policy and Procedure
A new policy to ensure legal compliance with Manual Handling Operations Regulations.
Health & Safety Policy and Procedure
New policy to reflect the health and safety requirements for domiciliary care services in Northern Ireland.
Volunteers Policy and Procedure
A new policy to provide guidance and a point of reference for the recruitment, selection, management, support and training of all volunteers.
Safeguarding Policy and Procedure
New policy reflects current practice and process for Northern Ireland.
Storage of Medication Policy and Procedure
New policy to define the process and expectations for the storage of medicines in the service user’s own home and the limitations on the control that can be exercised by staff.
Disabled Workers Policy and Procedure
New policy to reflect the requirements of the Equality Act and to detail responsibilities regarding the fair recruitment and treatment of staff and the requirement not discriminate due to any perceived disability.