Policy Updates
Scotland - Residential Services
Oxygen Saturation Monitoring Policy and Procedure
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Reference: SCC113This policy will support staff to conduct an oxygen saturation task on service users. However, additional skills and competencies are required by staff. It has been reviewed with minimal change. References and links checked and remain current.
Water Temperature Policy and Procedure
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Reference: SME06This policy will support in ensuring that water temperatures remain within recommended requirements to avoid Service Users being affected by burns and scalding. All staff need to be aware of the severity of burns and scalding as such an incident would be an Adult Support and Protection issue. The policy has been reviewed and updated to include information about radiator temperatures in the procedural section.
Fire Alarm Response Policy and Procedure
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Reference: SMR02This policy sets out the fire alarm plan for a service. It has been reviewed with no significant changes and references checked and updated.
Service Equipment Maintenance Policy and Procedure
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Reference: SME05This 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.
Maintenance Management Policy and Procedure
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Reference: SQM02This policy will inform all staff on the maintenance process. Policy reviewed with minimal change, references and links checked and remain current.
Electrical Safety Policy and Procedure
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Reference: SMR01This 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.
Catering Management Policy and Procedure
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Reference: SQK02This 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.
Lifts and Hoists Policy and Procedure
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Reference: SME03This 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.
Room Call Policy and Procedure
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Reference: SME04This 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.
Catering Policy and Procedure
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Reference: SKC02This 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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