The Management of Keys and Key Safe Security Policy and Procedure

Care Management Care Practice Region: | Reference: WCC32

Revised policy and procedure converted into the new format and to reflect new Welsh Regulations. The policy reflects the need to comply with GDPR and the procedure focuses on Key and Key Safe management and highlights procedures relevant to working in people’s own homes. The Policy title has been amended from ‘Entry to Individuals’ Premises and Safekeeping of Keys Policy and Procedure’ to reflect the content of the policy. Entry to the home is covered in more detail in the No Reply Policy.

Individual Fire Evacuation Policy and Procedure

Care Planning Risk Assessment & Care Planning Region: | Reference: WCP04

The policy has been revised and updated to support fire safety for people living in their own homes. The policy previously incorporated personal emergency evacuation plans. The policy now advocates providers supporting Individuals to contact the local Fire Brigade for personalised fire safety including evacuation plans and advice on smoke alarms. The policy title has been amended from Personal Emergency Evacuation Plan (PEEP) Policy and Procedure to Individual Fire Evacuation Policy and Procedure to reflect the change. Working with the local Fire Brigade more closely will ensure that Individuals who are at greater risk from fires will be visible to the Fire Brigade.

General Management Policy and Procedure

Quality Assurance Administration Quality Assurance Region: | Reference: WQA06

This policy has been reviewed and converted into the new QCS policy format. It has evolved to now include organisational structure and delegation in management, as well as detailing line management standards and regulatory notifications in the unlikely event of a manager absence.

General Management Policy and Procedure

Quality Assurance Administration Quality Assurance Region: | Reference: WQA06

This policy has been reviewed and converted into the new QCS policy format. It has evolved to now include organisational structure and delegation in management, as well as detailing line management standards and regulatory notifications in the unlikely event of a manager absence.

Information Pack Policy and Procedure

Administration Communications Region: | Reference: WAC09

Converted into new QCS format with a greater emphasis on accessible format.

Information Pack Policy and Procedure

Administration Communications Region: | Reference: WAC09

Converted into new QCS format with a greater emphasis on accessible format.

Staff Rota Policy and Procedure

Human Resources Miscellaneous Region: | Reference: WPM14

This policy has been converted into the new QCS policy format. It states how rotas will be managed to ensure consistency and continuity of care. The policy now includes references to Grievance and Whistleblowing policies.

Health and Safety Policy and Procedure

Health and Safety Risk Assessment Region: | Reference: WHR02

This policy has been updated to the new format in line with current legislation, best industry practice and key stakeholders. Revision includes the addition of a Statement of Intent template which can be located in the Forms section of the policy. Forms from the previous version of this policy have been relocated to the ‘Useful Documents’ section of the system.

Access to Information Policy and Procedure

Administration Communications Region: | Reference: WAC01

Policy converted to new format. This policy focuses on the Freedom of Information and Access of Health Record Acts. It also discusses the importance of Individual involvement with regards to access to information.

Supervision Policy and Procedure

Human Resources Performance & Discipline Region: | Reference: WPP08

Policy converted to new QCS format. New forms designed to aid diverse approach that can be taken with supervision. Supervision format also reviewed and changed in line with SCIE recommendations (professional and managerial model).

This policy has been revised to ensure compliance with:

•The Regulated Services (Service Providers and Responsible Individuals) (Wales) Regulations 2017
•The Regulation and Inspection of Social Care (Wales) Act 2016