Policy Updates
Scotland - Infection Control - Supported Living
Infection Control Policy and Procedure
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Reference: SCC18The policy will inform management and staff on all aspects of infection control and includes signposting to coronavirus resources.
Serious Incident Notification Policy and Procedure
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Reference: SHS06This policy will guide staff on the process to follow if a serious incident occurs and advises on which organisations must be contacted.
Sharps and Needlestick Policy and Procedure
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Reference: SCC49This policy will inform staff on the strategy to follow to prevent injuries with sharps and needlesticks, the risks involved and the process to follow to keep safe and what to do if an injury occurs.
Blood Spillage Policy and Procedure
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Reference: SCC02This policy will guide staff on the process to follow if there is a blood spillage and signposts to best practice advice.
Clinical Waste Disposal Policy and Procedure
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Reference: SCC07This policy will guide staff on the process to follow when dealing with clinical waste. It also includes information on COVID-19. A new reference has also been added.
Risk Assessment Policy and Procedure
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Reference: SHR03This 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.
Laundry Policy and Procedure
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Reference: SSL03This policy will guide staff on laundry processes and how to ensure that safety is paramount for both staff and Service Users. The policy has been reviewed with no significant changes and the references checked to ensure they remain current.
Food Hygiene Policy and Procedure
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Reference: SKH08This policy will help staff understand food hygiene within individuals’ own homes, signpost staff to best practice and ensure they are delivering safe care and support around food. The policy has been reviewed with minimal changes and references checked to ensure they remain current.
Consent Authorisation Policy and Procedure
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Reference: SGDPR10This 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.
Duty of Candour Policy and Procedure
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Reference: SAR38This policy outlines how to comply with Duty of Candour regulations. Policy reviewed with minor changes only. References remain current and relevant.
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