Policy Updates
Quality Assurance - GP
Quality Improvement Policy and Procedure
This policy has been thoroughly updated and made relevant for the general practice quality improvement cycle which is part of the overall requirement to operate clinical governance systems. It has also been converted into the new QCS format. This policy also has a new title. It was previously the Quality Circle Policy and Procedure.
Diversity, Respect and Fair Access Policy and Procedure
This policy has changed in line with new format and is more user friendly. New training requirements have been added to the procedure.
Information Governance Policy and Procedure
This policy has changed in line with new format and to improve user friendliness.
Audit Policy and Procedure
More information has been added about what the policy is and how to undertake an audit. This was an annual review of the policy but also included updating to reflect the new format.
Confidentiality Policy and Procedure
This policy has been changed in line with the new QCS format and to improve user friendliness.
Safeguarding Policy and Procedure
This document has been updated to reflect new Female Genital Mutilation (FGM) legislation introduced in October 2015. There is now a legal duty to notify the Police of FGM.
Risk Policy and Procedure
This policy and procedure has been updated with new RIDDOR reporting requirements.
Consent Policy and Procedure
The Consent Policy and Procedure has been updated to include guidance and information about additional Acts.
Impact Assessment of Policy Implementation Policy and Procedure
A new policy and procedure which lays out the best practice methods for implementing new and updated QCS Policies and Procedures.