Policy Updates

This policy will support a service to maintain the safety and security of all its service users, staff and visitors. It has been reviewed and updated with a statement regarding the impact of COVID-19 on security added, given the impact this has on care homes at present. References also updated to ensure they remain current and a further reading resource added.

Clusters: Scotland - Care Home Scotland - Learning Disability Scotland - Mental Health + Show more

Scotland - Residential - Learning Disability Scotland - Residential - Mental Health Scotland - Residential - Supported Living Scotland - Residential Services 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.

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

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Document Modified Date: 21/10/2020 17:06

Service Equipment Maintenance Policy and Procedure

Health and Safety Residential Services Region:

| Reference: SME05

This policy will guide staff on the safe maintenance of equipment used within the service. It has been reviewed with a procedural point and new references added.

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Document Modified Date: 08/10/2020 17:22

Maintenance Management Policy and Procedure

Quality Assurance Residential Services Quality Assurance Region:

| Reference: SQM02

This policy will inform all staff on the maintenance process. Policy reviewed with minimal change, references and links checked and remain current.

Clusters: Scotland - Care Home Scotland - Learning Disability Scotland - Mental Health + Show more

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Document Modified Date: 05/10/2020 17:33

Electrical Safety Policy and Procedure

Health and Safety Residential Services Region:

| Reference: SMR01

This policy details how to ensure that electrical safety is maintained by the service. It has been reviewed and additional references and updates added to the content that staff should familiarise themselves with.

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Document Modified Date: 05/10/2020 08:46

Catering Management Policy and Procedure

Quality Assurance Residential Services Quality Assurance Region:

| Reference: SQK02

This policy will guide staff on the overall catering responsibilities and requirements. It has been reviewed with minimal change. Reference and links have been checked and remain current.

Clusters: Scotland - Care Home Scotland - Learning Disability Scotland - Mental Health + Show more

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Document Modified Date: 02/10/2020 17:24

Lifts and Hoists Policy and Procedure

Health and Safety Residential Services Region:

| Reference: SME03

This policy will inform staff on the process to follow for lifts and hoist equipment and what checks are required to ensure they are safe. Policy reviewed with minimal changes, references and links checked and remain current.

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Document Modified Date: 23/09/2020 13:31

Room Call Policy and Procedure

Residential Services Equipment Region:

| Reference: SME04

This policy will add some clarity around responsibilities and alternative considerations to the call bell system. It has been reviewed with minimal change, references and links checked and remain current.

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Document Modified Date: 23/09/2020 10:28

Catering Policy and Procedure

Residential Services Catering Services Region:

| Reference: SKC02

This policy will give the reader the overarching information they will require about catering and signpost them to further, more specific information on various aspects of catering procedures.

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