Policy Updates
Scotland - Care Home - Dementia Centre
Grief and Loss Policy and Procedure
Policy has been reviewed with minimal change, references and links checked and remain current. This policy will help staff support people who are experiencing grief or loss and signposts them to best practice guidance.
PEG Policy and Procedure
Policy reviewed with minimal change, references and links checked and remain current. This policy will inform staff on all aspects when supporting a person with a PEG. It signposts to best practice which will further educate on this subject to ensure safe practice for the service user.
Mock Inspection – Key Question 1 – Support and Wellbeing
This policy will help with the service’s quality assurance strategy and assist staff in measuring and monitoring the areas within Key Question 1 to ensure they are constantly improving the service they provide. It has been reviewed with minimal change. References and links have been checked.
Mock Inspection – Key Question 2 – Leadership
The policy has been reviewed with minimal change, references and links checked and remain current. This policy will support staff with the quality assurance process and inform them on how best to conduct a mock inspection on Key Question 2.
Photographs Policy and Procedure
This policy will guide staff on the legislation and best practice around the taking of photographs, and signpost them to relevant guidance. It has been reviewed with minimal change. References and links have been checked and remain current.
Mock Inspection – Key Question 4 – Setting
This policy will support staff with the quality assurance process and signpost them to how best to monitor their performance against Key Question 4 – How good is our setting? The policy was reviewed with minimal change. References and links have been checked and remain current.
Coronavirus Policy and Procedure
This policy will support staff to deliver safe, excellent care during the coronavirus pandemic. It has been reviewed to reflect changes in government guidance, namely the Strategic Framework Update. References and links have been checked and updated.
Mock Inspection – Key Question 5 – Planned Care and Support
Policy was reviewed with minimal change, references and links checked and remain current. This policy will support staff and management with the quality assurance strategy. It will guide them with the expectations of what is required around Key Question 5 to ensure they are not only compliant, but continually strive to raise the standard of care.
Mock Inspection – Key Question 3 – Staff Team
Policy reviewed with minimal change, references and links checked and remain current. This policy will help staff with the quality assurance strategy and informs them on how best to measure compliance against Key Question 3 – Staff team.
Mock Inspection During the Coronavirus Pandemic Policy and Procedure
Policy has been reviewed with minimal change, references and links checked and remain current. This policy which will help staff focus on measuring and improving on the areas that are of focus during the coronavirus pandemic.