Policy Updates
Wales - Mental Health
Maternity Leave Policy and Procedure
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Reference: WPA04This policy details the entitlements surrounding maternity leave for staff. It has been reviewed and policy statement 4.2 has been removed as this directed employees to the Statutory Time Off Policy and Procedure for their rights in relation to time of for antenatal appointments, which is in fact covered in this policy at procedure 5.3 and
5.4. References also checked to ensure they remain current.
Coronavirus Policy and Procedure
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Reference: WHS15This policy provides an overview of the coronavirus pandemic for staff. It has been reviewed to ensure it remains current. A new procedural section on the COVID-19 vaccination programme has been added and an additional resource included. References have also been updated to ensure they remain current.
Induction and Onboarding Policy and Procedure
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Reference: WPR07This policy details the induction and onboarding process to follow for new staff at a service. It has been reviewed with the Care Staff File Recruitment Checklist being updated and additional coronavirus elements added. References have also been updated to ensure they remain current.
Pets Policy and Procedure
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Reference: WAR32This policy outlines the considerations to take when there is potential for pets to be accommodated in the service, or when animals are visiting the service. It has been reviewed with no significant changes and references checked and updated.
Clinical Waste Disposal Policy and Procedure
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Reference: WCC86Policy reviewed with no significant changes and references checked and updated.
Individuals with Communication Difficulties Policy and Procedure
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Reference: WCC31This policy details how the service can manage the health and care of individuals with communication difficulties, to ensure their needs are met. It has been reviewed with no significant changes and references checked and updated.
Photographs Policy and Procedure
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Reference: WAR05This policy details the benefits of taking photographs whilst protecting an individual’s privacy and complying with the relevant legislation and regulations. It has been reviewed and updated with minimal changes to content.
Death in Service Policy and Procedure
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Reference: WPM24This policy details the process to follow when a COVID-19 death in service takes place. It highlights the entitlements a member of staff may have and provides links to the government support scheme. The policy has been reviewed with no significant changes and references checked and updated.
Individual Personal Planning Policy and Procedure
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Reference: WCP11This policy outlines the personal planning process from pre-admission to regular quarterly reviews to ensure that the service is maintained for the individual. It has been reviewed, references have been updated and now include information about COVID-19 and the implications for the service.
Laundry Policy and Procedure
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Reference: WSL03This policy details how laundry should be managed at the service and includes forms to use for auditing and scheduling processes. References have been updated and relevant information regarding COVID-19 has been included.
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