Policy Updates

Scotland - Domiciliary Care

Document Modified Date: 30/04/2020 13:49

Admission and Discharge Policy and Procedure

Care Planning Admission Risk Assessment Region:

| Reference: SCA18

This policy has been fully updated to reflect the need to prevent unnecessary admissions to hospital and ensure effective, safe and timely discharges from hospital. Checklists are included to support clear communication between providers. The policy applies to transfer to or from hospital or respite care. The title has been changed from ‘Hospital Discharge Policy and Procedure’ to ‘Admission and Discharge Policy and Procedure’ to reflect the additional content and this policy replaces policy number SCA17.

Clusters: Scotland - Domiciliary Care Scotland - Supported Living

Document Modified Date: 30/04/2020 13:49

Statement of Purpose

Administration Registration & Compliance Region:

| Reference: SAR23

Reviewed and converted to the new QCS format with changes made to the aims and objectives in particular.

Clusters: Scotland - Domiciliary Care Scotland - Registration - Domiciliary Care Scotland - Supported Living

Document Modified Date: 30/04/2020 13:49

Continuity and Consistency of Care Policy and Procedure

Quality Assurance Care Management Quality Assurance Region:

| Reference: SQC18

Policy reviewed and converted to the new QCS format. This policy content has been revised to reflect the variation in operational models with home care and the policy title has been amended from Key Worker Policy and Procedure to Continuity and Consistency of Care Policy and Procedure.

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Document Modified Date: 30/04/2020 13:49

Record Keeping Policy and Procedure

Administration Business Operations Region:

| Reference: SAB19

Policy reviewed and converted to the new QCS format.

Clusters: Scotland - Domiciliary Care Scotland - Supported Living

Document Modified Date: 30/04/2020 13:49

Pool Car Policy and Procedure

Human Resources Absence, Holidays and Sickness Region:

| Reference: SPM21

This is a new Policy to take account of those businesses who do not have Company Cars but do have a Pool Car for use by employees when needed.

Clusters: Scotland - Care Home Scotland - Domiciliary Care Scotland - Learning Disability + Show more

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Training Policy and Procedure

Human Resources Recruitment, Induction and Training Region:

| Reference: SPR25

Updated to reflect changes in training requirements. The policy includes key facts and evidence to support outstanding practice. This policy covers all staff groups in the service. This document has a new reference code, the previous code was SPR14.

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Induction and Onboarding Policy and Procedure

Human Resources Recruitment, Induction and Training Region:

| Reference: SPR24

A new policy for Induction and Onboarding. Achieving the right induction for staff is vital and the key to retention of staff. A positive experience can make all the difference. This policy identifies the procedures to follow to achieve a successful induction. Resources and further reading are available to enhance the core induction. This policy has a new reference code. The code was previously SPR07 and the title previously ‘Induction Policy and Procedure.’

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Job Description – Carer

Human Resources Job Descriptions Region:

| Reference: SPJ04

This document has been updated to a new values-based job description and person specification, including responsibilities and duties of the job and personal qualities.

Clusters: Scotland - Care Home Scotland - Domiciliary Care Scotland - Human Resources - Care Home + Show more

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Job Description – Carer

Human Resources Job Descriptions Region:

| Reference: SPJ04

This document has been updated to a new values-based job description and person specification, including responsibilities and duties of the job and personal qualities.

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Document Modified Date: 30/04/2020 13:49

Job Description – Administrator

Human Resources Job Descriptions Region:

| Reference: SPJ02

This document has been updated to a new values-based job description and person specification, including responsibilities and duties of the job and personal qualities.

Clusters: Scotland - Care Home Scotland - Domiciliary Care Scotland - Human Resources - Care Home + Show more

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