Policy Updates
Scotland - Supported Living - Dementia Centre
PEG Policy and Procedure
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Reference: SCC82Policy reviewed with minimal change, references and links checked and remain current. This policy will guide staff on the process to follow when caring for a person who has a PEG. It will also signpost them to best practice guidance to further their knowledge.
Collection of Prescriptions Policy and Procedure
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Reference: SCM43Annual review of policy with minimal change, references and links checked and updated. This policy will support staff who obtain prescriptions for those people they support, and signpost them to best practice.
Supervision Policy and Procedure
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Reference: SPP09Annual review of policy with minimal change, references and links checked and remain current. Further reading was added. This policy will furnish the user with forms to plan and install a supervision process in the service.
Photographs Policy and Procedure
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Reference: SAR05This policy will guide staff on the legislation and best practice around the taking of photographs, and signpost them to relevant guidance. It has been reviewed with minimal change. References and links have been checked and remain current.
Coronavirus Policy and Procedure
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Reference: SHS16The policy will inform staff on the process to follow to keep staff and service users safe during the coronavirus pandemic. It has been reviewed and updated to reflect the Scottish Government’s updated Strategic Framework guidance. References have been checked and remain current.
Protecting Vulnerable People from Radicalisation Policy and Procedure
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Reference: SCR57Annual review of policy with minimal changes, references and links checked and remain current. This policy will guide staff on the measures to follow if they suspect people are being radicalised.
Double Handed Hoist Policy and Procedure
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Reference: SCC80Annual review of policy with minimal changes, references and links checked and remain current. This policy will support staff with options to consider when using a double handed hoist.
Annual Holiday Policy and Procedure
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Reference: SPA02This policy outlines a member of staff’s annual leave entitlement and the process they should follow should they wish to request annual leave. This policy has been reviewed and amended to reflect the current Government guidance in respect of travel to Scotland from another country. The references have also been checked and updated.
Visitors Policy and Procedure
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Reference: SAR25Changes to policy to reflect the amended Scottish government guidance on visiting in care homes now that Scotland has lifted restrictions. References and links are checked and remain current. This policy will inform staff on consideration to adopt when visitors come to the facility.
Training and Competency on Medications Policy and Procedure
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Reference: SCM37This policy will inform management and staff of the training and competency required to administer medication and ensure the highest of standards are maintained. It has been reviewed with minimal change. References have been checked and remain current.
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