Policy Updates
Scotland - Infection Control - Supported Living
Pressure Ulcer Prevention and Management Policy and Procedure
This policy will support staff to deliver specific care to each individual, to risk assess their skin and inform them on interventions to lessen the risk or deal with tissue damage. There are many best practice resources to read and develop staff knowledge. The policy has been reviewed and updated to reflect the Scottish Adapted EUPAP tool and includes reference to the Scottish Excoriation and Moisture Related Skin Damage Tool. References and links have been checked and remain current.
Health and Safety Training Policy and Procedure
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.
Risk Assessment Policy and Procedure
This policy details the risk assessment process to ensure that any risks that may occur within a service are reduced or controlled. It has been updated to reflect the Coronavirus (COVID-19) pandemic with new sections added. References have also been added and existing ones checked to ensure they remain current.
Management of Medical Devices Policy and Procedure
Policy highlights how the management of medical devices should take place within a service. The policy has been reviewed with no significant changes and references checked and updated.
Personal Hygiene Policy and Procedure
Policy reviewed with no significant changes and references checked and updated.
Health and Safety Training Policy and Procedure
This review has been undertaken with additional information and references. Links have also been provided to clarify the legal stance and business reasons for training. Policy has been converted into the new QCS format.
Health and Safety Training Policy and Procedure
This review has been undertaken with additional information and references. Links have also been provided to clarify the legal stance and business reasons for training. Policy has been converted into the new QCS format.
Personal Hygiene Policy and Procedure
Policy reviewed and converted to the new QCS format. This policy sets out the standards expected of staff in relation to personal presentation when representing the Service.