Policy Updates
Scotland - Support Planning - Domiciliary Care
Double Up Home Care Policy and Procedure
This policy forms part of the Health and Safety suite of policies and informs and guides staff on the procedure to follow when conducting visits that require two staff. Policy has been reviewed with minimal change, references and links checked and remain current.
Duty of Candour Policy and Procedure
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.
Positive Behaviour Care Plan – Example
A new care plan for Positive Behaviour.
Positive Behaviour Care Plan
A new care plan for Positive Behaviour.
Care and Daily Living Policy and Procedure
This policy will guide staff on the process to follow when delivering daily living support and care to service users. It has been reviewed with minimal change. References and links have been checked and remain current.
Service User Personal Planning Policy and Procedure
This policy will support staff to develop person centred care plans in partnership with the service user. There are many resources which will guide them on using best practice. The policy has been review with minimal changes, references and links checked and remain current.
Maternity Leave Policy and Procedure
The policy will support management on maternity leave and has been updated to outline the interaction between maternity leave and furlough leave during the current COVID-19 crisis. This policy outlines the minimum legal requirements for someone who will be going or is already on maternity leave including notice requirements.
Anticipatory Care Plan
A new care plan released in response to the COVID-19 pandemic.
Anticipatory Care Plan – Example
A new care plan released in response to the COVID-19 pandemic.
Timeline for Assessment, Care Planning and Review
Document released as part of the new suite of Scottish Care at Home care planning documents.