Policy Updates

Scotland - Infection Control - Learning Disability

Document Modified Date: 24/02/2021 15:35

Infection Control Policy and Procedure

COVID-19 Hub Health and Safety COVID-19 Region:

| Reference: SCC18

Infection 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.

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Scotland - Infection Control - Mental Health Scotland - Infection Control - Supported Living Scotland - Learning Disability Scotland - Mental Health Scotland - Registration - Supported Living Scotland - Supported Living

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Document Modified Date: 21/01/2021 11:19

Water Temperature Policy and Procedure

Health and Safety Residential Services Region:

| Reference: SME06

This policy will support in ensuring that water temperatures remain within recommended requirements to avoid Service Users being affected by burns and scalding. All staff need to be aware of the severity of burns and scalding as such an incident would be an Adult Support and Protection issue. The policy has been reviewed and updated to include information about radiator temperatures in the procedural section.

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Scotland - Infection Control - Mental Health Scotland - Learning Disability Scotland - Mental Health Scotland - Residential - Learning Disability Scotland - Residential - Mental Health Scotland - Residential Services

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Document Modified Date: 08/12/2020 16:29

Blood Spillage Policy and Procedure

Health and Safety Health & Safety Region:

| Reference: SCC02

This policy sets out the safe practice that must be followed when dealing with a blood spillage. It has been reviewed with minor changes and an additional resource has been added to the procedure section to guide staff.

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Scotland - Infection Control - Mental Health Scotland - Infection Control - Supported Living Scotland - Learning Disability Scotland - Mental Health Scotland - Supported Living

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Document Modified Date: 26/10/2020 11:44

Duty of Candour Policy and Procedure

Administration Registration & Compliance - Administration Region:

| Reference: SAR38

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.

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Document Modified Date: 07/10/2020 14:37

Health and Safety Policy and Procedure

Health and Safety Risk Assessment Region:

| Reference: SHR01

Given this is a central policy for all social care providers, it has a significant impact on effective service delivery. It will signpost management and staff to best practice and guide them on their responsibilities within the Health and Safety Act. It has been reviewed with minimal change, references and links have been checked and a new reference added.

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Scotland - Infection Control - Care Home Scotland - Infection Control - Learning Disability Scotland - Infection Control - Mental Health Scotland - Learning Disability Scotland - Mental Health Scotland - Registration - Care Home Scotland - Registration - Learning Disability Scotland - Registration - Mental Health Scotland - Support Planning - Mental Health

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Document Modified Date: 05/10/2020 08:40

Health and Safety Training Policy and Procedure

Health and Safety Health & Safety Region:

| Reference: SHS05

This policy will inform staff on the training considerations they must undertake to give them the knowledge required in Health and Safety. References and links checked and remain current.

Clusters: Scotland - Care at Home Scotland - Care Home Scotland - Health & Safety - Care Home + Show more

Scotland - Health & Safety - Domiciliary Care Scotland - Health & Safety - Learning Disability Scotland - Health & Safety - Supported Living Scotland - Infection Control - Care Home Scotland - Infection Control - Domiciliary Care Scotland - Infection Control - Learning Disability Scotland - Infection Control - Mental Health Scotland - Infection Control - Supported Living Scotland - Learning Disability Scotland - Mental Health Scotland - Quality Assurance - Care Home Scotland - Quality Assurance - Domiciliary Care Scotland - Quality Assurance - Learning Disability Scotland - Quality Assurance - Mental Health Scotland - Quality Assurance - Supported Living Scotland - Registration - Care Home Scotland - Registration - Domiciliary Care Scotland - Registration - Learning Disability Scotland - Registration - Mental Health Scotland - Registration - Supported Living Scotland - Support Planning - Mental Health Scotland - Supported Living

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Document Modified Date: 15/09/2020 17:10

Outbreak Management and Barrier Nursing Policy and Procedure

COVID-19 Hub Health and Safety COVID-19 Region:

| Reference: SCC47

This policy has been updated to incorporate the challenges experienced during the COVID-19 pandemic. It guides staff on how to care for people who are at risk of contracting infection or who may be infected and at risk of spreading the disease. New procedural points have been added and references to Scottish Government and Care Inspectorate guidance.

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Scotland - Infection Control - Mental Health Scotland - Learning Disability Scotland - Mental Health

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Document Modified Date: 24/08/2020 14:44

Legionella Policy and Procedure

Health and Safety Residential Services Region:

| Reference: SME02

This policy will inform staff on Legionella. Whilst it is not known to transfer from person to person, nonetheless can have an impact on business operations in that resources are diverted to the risk at hand. Staff who get legionella impact the business due to their unavailability. From a customer/resident relationship is the blame culture in which the client has a duty of care.

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Document Modified Date: 17/08/2020 14:45

Serious Incident Notification Policy and Procedure

Health and Safety Health & Safety Region:

| Reference: SHS06

This policy will guide staff on the process to follow if a serious incident occurs and advises on which organisations must be contacted.

Clusters: Scotland - Care at Home Scotland - Care Home Scotland - Health & Safety - Care Home + Show more

Scotland - Health & Safety - Domiciliary Care Scotland - Health & Safety - Learning Disability Scotland - Health & Safety - Supported Living Scotland - Infection Control - Care Home Scotland - Infection Control - Domiciliary Care Scotland - Infection Control - Learning Disability Scotland - Infection Control - Mental Health Scotland - Infection Control - Supported Living Scotland - Learning Disability Scotland - Mental Health Scotland - Registration - Care Home Scotland - Registration - Domiciliary Care Scotland - Registration - Learning Disability Scotland - Registration - Mental Health Scotland - Registration - Supported Living Scotland - Safeguarding - Care Home Scotland - Safeguarding - Domiciliary Care Scotland - Safeguarding - Learning Disability Scotland - Safeguarding - Mental Health Scotland - Safeguarding - Supported Living Scotland - Support Planning - Mental Health Scotland - Supported Living

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Document Modified Date: 17/06/2020 12:03

PEG Policy and Procedure

Care Management Care Practice Region:

| Reference: SCC27

This policy will advise staff on how to care for service users who have a PEG tube and guides staff on best practice to follow to ensure safe outcomes for service users. It has been reviewed with minimal change, references and links checked and remain current.

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Scotland - Infection Control - Mental Health Scotland - Learning Disability Scotland - Mental Health

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