Policy Updates
Scotland - Care Home
Hazard Reporting Policy and Procedure
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Reference: SHS08Hazards occur in any work environment; this policy will inform staff on the process of reporting hazards and what can be done to lessen a hazard. This policy has been reviewed with various changes in all sections, references and links checked and remain current.
Parental Leave Policy and Procedure
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Reference: SPA12This policy outlines the law on Parental Leave. This is a commonly overlooked
entitlement to leave and should not be confused with Shared Parental Leave, Paternity
Leave, Maternity Leave or other family-related leave. The right is to up to 18-weeks of
unpaid leave until the employee’s child reaches 18 years old. The Procedure section
has been updated to confirm the position in relation to employees’ terms and
conditions when exercising their right to Parental Leave. An additional entitlement letter
has been added to the Forms section and the references have been updated.
Infection Control Policy and Procedure
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Reference: SCC18Infection Control is an important aspect in the delivery of safe care and this policy has
been updated to include reference to not wearing uniforms outside of the care home.
References also checked to ensure they remain current.
Staff Survey
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Reference: SSQ05Survey reviewed and no change made
Visiting Professionals Survey
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Reference: SSQ06Survey reviewed and no change made
Friends, Relatives and Advocates Survey
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Reference: SSQ04Survey reviewed and no change made
Residents Survey
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Reference: SSQ03Survey reviewed and no changes made
Dilution of Chemicals Policy and Procedure
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Reference: SSC03Minimal changes to policy, references checked and remain current. Due to the nature of harm chemicals can cause, this is reflected in the status rating. This policy will guide staff on the dilution of chemicals to ensure safe practice is adhered to.
Statement of Main Terms and Conditions of Employment – Variation
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Reference: SPC13New: This policy contains template documents for employees’ terms and conditions, as well as variations of terms and conditions. It has been reviewed with all forms updated to ensure they remain current with the Employment Rights Act 1996. References also updated.
Statement of Main Terms and Conditions of Employment – Variation
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Reference: SPC13New: This policy contains template documents for employees’ terms and conditions, as well as variations of terms and conditions. It has been reviewed with all forms updated to ensure they remain current with the Employment Rights Act 1996. References also updated.
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