Policy Updates
Scotland - Residential Services
Maintenance Communication and Action Policy and Procedure
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Reference: SMB02Policy converted to new QCS format. Minor adaption to the Maintenance Communication and Action Form so that it now includes an outcomes section.
Cross Contamination between Care and Catering Policy and Procedure
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Reference: SKH03Converted to the new QCS format. This policy focuses on the use of clothes protectors to reduce the risk of cross contamination and promotes handwashing. Resources and further reading added.
Lift Safety Policy and Procedure
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Reference: SMR05Policy converted to the new QCS format and now includes a procedure for responding to lift failure as well as providing access to a range of legislation and guidelines to support best practice.
Lift Safety Policy and Procedure
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Reference: SMR05Policy converted to the new QCS format and now includes a procedure for responding to lift failure as well as providing access to a range of legislation and guidelines to support best practice.
Personal Hygiene Policy and Procedure
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Reference: SKH06Review of policy and transfer to new QCS policy format. This policy sets out the standards expected of staff in relation to personal presentation when representing the Service.
Food Hygiene Policy and Procedure
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Reference: SKH04Policy converted to new QCS format. Reviewed and updated to meet current guidance and now includes the addition of a procedure for large catering events. Further reading resources added.
Accommodation Standards Policy and Procedure
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Reference: SMB01Policy converted to the new QCS format. Contains details around the intended culture of the environment in the home as well as referencing best practice material that promotes an enabling environment.
Food Storage Temperatures Policy and Procedure
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Reference: SKC05Policy converted to the new QCS format. This policy sets out the requirements in relation to food storage temperature recordings. It contains updated references and further resources as well as additions to the procedures section.
Service Equipment Maintenance Policy and Procedure
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Reference: SME05Policy converted to new QCS format. Policy reviewed and there have been some additions to the policy and procedure content. This policy promotes the importance all staff in the home have when working with equipment as well as the planned expectations with servicing and maintenance.
Security Policy and Procedure
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Reference: SMB05Converted to the new QCS format. Policy reviewed and updated to reflect changes in best practice and the requirements of various stakeholders including the Care Inspectorate.
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