Policy Updates
Safeguarding - Mental Health Care Home
Admission Pack B – Admission and Care Planning
Food and Nutrition Intake Log added to the policy
Service User Guide
The Service User Guide has been substantially updated by our expert contributors to provide you with an even more comprehensive document.
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.
Complaints, Suggestions and Compliments Policy and Procedure
This policy has been updated to include additional guidance from the LGO complaints checklists.
End of Life Care Planning Policy and Procedure
The Death and Dying Policy has been renamed End of Life Care Planning Policy and Procedure. A framework to guide best practice care and support for service users near the end of their life has been added.
Consent to Examination or Treatment Policy and Procedure
This policy has been updated to include additional information on consent for service users who lack mental capacity.
Advocacy Policy and Procedure
This policy has been updated to include details regarding Independent Mental Capacity Advocates and Independent Mental Health Advocates and the circumstances where they might be appointed.
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.
Care Communication and Information Policy and Procedure
Form attached to policy