Policy Updates
Scotland - Health & Safety - Mental Health
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. This policy was reviewed with a new duty of candour checklist added, references and links checked and remain current.
Display Screen Equipment Policy and Procedure
This policy will help management advise all staff who use display screen equipment on measures to undertake to minimise risk. Policy reviewed with minimal change, references and links checked and remain current.
Driving for Work Policy and Procedure
This policy will support staff with driving vehicles and covers driving service users, especially during the coronavirus pandemic. It has been reviewed with an additional procedure point added around driving with service users during the pandemic, a new reference was also added.
Consent Authorisation Policy and Procedure
This policy is in relation to seeking consent from a Data Subject that is GDPR compliant. It has been reviewed and references have also been updated to ensure that they remain current.
Hazard Reporting Policy and Procedure
Hazards occur in any work environment. This policy will inform staff on the process for reporting hazards and what can be done to lessen a hazard. This policy has been reviewed with no significant changes and references have been checked and updated.