Policy Updates
Scotland - Care at Home
Limitation of Freedom Policy and Procedure
The policy was reviewed with minimal change, references and links checked and remain current. This policy will inform staff on the legal issues around freedom and the restrictions and limitations which can be viewed as restraint.
Service Users with Communication Difficulties Policy and Procedure
Policy reviewed with minimal change, references and links checked and remain current. This policy will guide staff on supporting people with communication difficulties and signposts to best practice.
Food Hygiene Policy and Procedure
This policy will help those staff who may support people in their own homes in ensuring safety when dealing with food, with good hygiene measures implemented. It has been reviewed with minimal change. References and links have been checked and remain current.
Adoption Policy and Procedure
This policy details the adoption leave process for staff to follow and has been reviewed with minimal change. References also checked to ensure they remain current.
Duty of Candour Policy and Procedure
The regulation became law in Scotland on 01/04/2018 and all staff need to know the process of identifying and reporting any incidents which may be reportable under the Act. Policy was reviewed with minimal change, references and links checked and remain current.
Service User Bullying Policy and Procedure
To support staff in the process of initial disclosure to resolution. giving an insight in to how this process works. Policy was reviewed with minimal change, references and links checked and remain current.
Admissions During COVID-19 Policy and Procedure
This policy will support staff in a care at home setting with admitting service users safely during the COVID-19 pandemic. It has been reviewed with minor updates made. References and links have been checked and changed to reflect updated guidance.
Service User Administration File Policy and Procedure
Policy reviewed with minimal change. References and links checked to ensure they remain current. This policy will support admin staff to ensure the service user files contain all the relevant files.
Access to Information Policy and Procedure
Annual review with minimal change, references and links checked and remain current. This policy will explain to staff the process to employ to ensure they are following legislation and best practice when accessing information.
Promoting Independence with Continence Policy and Procedure
Policy reviewed with minimal changes, references and links checked and remain current. This policy will help staff with strategies for supporting people who experience continence challenges. It signposts to excellent best practice guidance.