Policy Updates
Scotland - Registration - Domiciliary Care
Monitoring of Business Performance Policy and Procedure
This policy will inform key staff on how to plan for improvement and monitor performance. The policy has been reviewed with minimal change, references and links have been checked and remain current.
Privacy Policy and Procedure
This policy provides guidance for staff about the importance of supporting the wishes of service users with regards to privacy. It has been reviewed with minimal changes. References and links have been checked and remain current.
General Management Policy and Procedure
This policy informs staff, service users and visitors on the management structure within the service. Within the Further Reading section, there is a link to a communication tool which is a great resource for managers.
Equality and Diversity Policy and Procedure
This policy underpins each employer’s approach to discrimination and equal opportunities. It can assist should any claim be brought for discrimination, as if the employer can show that it has a properly implemented equality and diversity policy, this can be used in defence of such a claim. As the sanctions for non-compliance are contained in other policies, this is more for reference purposes, hence the lower business impact. The policy has been reviewed with minimal change and a reference to bullying has been added. References and links checked and remain current.
Job Description – Carer
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.
Job Description – Registered Manager
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.
End of Life Personal Planning Policy and Procedure
Policy reviewed with no significant changes and references checked and updated.
Information Pack Policy and Procedure
Policy 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.
Cross Contamination between Care and Food Preparation Policy and Procedure
This policy has been reviewed and the Key Facts section updated to highlight the key areas that promote safe practice between care and food preparation. The references have also been reviewed and updated.