Policy Updates
Scotland - Registration - Domiciliary Care
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.
Electrical Safety Policy and Procedure
Policy converted to new QCS format and reviewed to reflect changes in current legislation with the inclusion of further legislation in order to meet the requirements of best industry practice.
Electrical Safety Policy and Procedure
Policy converted to new QCS format and reviewed to reflect changes in current legislation with the inclusion of further legislation in order to meet the requirements of best industry practice.
Action Planning Policy and Procedure
Updated into new QCS format. Reviewed the focus from ‘meetings’ to wider use of action planning including responses to Care Inspectorate reports. Updated form template.
Receipt of Delivered Goods Policy and Procedure
Converted to new QCS format. The policy provides details around expectations when receiving goods into the service in line with recommendations and requirements. The policy now references the need for providers to review suppliers’ supply chains to ensure compliance with modern slavery requirements and demonstrate robust corporate social responsibility.
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.
Fair Access, Diversity and Inclusion Policy and Procedure
Minor changes to strengthen messages about fair access, diversity and inclusion. Policy converted to the new QCS format.
How to Register a Care Service
This policy has been transferred to the new QCS format and changes have been made removing National Care Standards and replacing with Health and Social Care Standards.
Recruitment Pack – Individual Applicant Pack
This Recruitment Pack has been updated to expand on the Equal Opportunities Monitoring Form.