Policy Updates
Wales - Infection Control - Care Home with Nursing
Management of Medical Devices Policy and Procedure
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Reference: WCC73This policy details the requirements of the service when supporting Individuals who require the use of medical devices. The policy has been reviewed with minor streamlining of content in the Purpose section for ease of reading. References remain current and relevant.
Hazard Reporting Policy and Procedure
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Reference: WHS04Policy updated to include reference to the new Lines of Enquiry developed by the Care Inspectorate Wales, and also to be clearer on the need for home care workers to be responsible for having an awareness of hazards and the need for hazard reporting.
Water Temperature Policy and Procedure
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Reference: WME06Policy reviewed to include reference to the new Lines of Enquiry developed by the CIW. Forms and references have been updated to support the understanding and recording of issues identified.
Health and Safety Training Policy and Procedure
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Reference: WHS05This policy outlines the need for health and safety training to ensure that staff are competent in their roles. It highlights the importance of a training matrix system and the need to continually review training needs for all staff. The policy has been reviewed with minor content changes, additional legislation added and the references checked to ensure they remain current.
Wound Care Management Policy and Procedure
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Reference: WCP16This policy sets out how staff will support individuals presenting with wounds within the service. It identifies clear roles and responsibilities and details best practice recommendations throughout. The policy has been reviewed with minor amendments only to improve readability. References checked and remain current.
PEG Policy and Procedure
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Reference: WCC27This policy details how staff support individuals post PEG insertion, during the healing process and when providing ongoing support. Policy reviewed, the purpose has been adapted for clarity, with minor amendments to the body of the policy. References checked and remain relevant, with addition further reading resources added to aid increased knowledge and understanding.
Serious Incident Notification Policy and Procedure
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Reference: WHS06Policy review undertaken, minor content changes made. References updated to ensure they remain current and additional resources added.
Personal Hygiene Policy and Procedure
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Reference: WKH06Policy converted to the new QCS format, setting out the standards expected of staff in relation to personal presentation when representing the service.
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