Policy Updates
Wales - Safeguarding - Mental Health
Standards of Conduct, Performance and Ethics
This policy sets out to detail how the service will support staff to follow their professional code of conduct. The policy has been reviewed and now includes reference to the CIW lines of enquiry. References have been checked and remain current.
Safeguarding Policy and Procedure
This policy details the safeguarding processes to follow in a service. It has been reviewed and updated in line with the Wales Safeguarding Procedures and the All Induction Wales Framework. Notification information has also been included in relation to staff misconduct and pressure ulcers. A COVID-19 procedural point has also been included. References also updated and additional ones added in line with these procedures, staff to familiarise themselves with these.
Behaviour that Challenges Policy and Procedure
This policy will support where behaviours that challenge present themselves, to ensure the individual’s safety and dignity are respected. It has been reviewed with additional information added to section 5.6 and new procedural points 5.7 and 5.10 included to support the recording process. References have also been updated.
Mental Capacity Act (MCA) 2005 Policy and Procedure
This policy details the statutory framework in place to ensure that decisions are made by individuals where possible. It has been reviewed with reference added, text clarified and the proposed implementation date of liberty protection safeguards (LPS) changed to reflect government changes.
Lone Working Policy and Procedure
This policy will support services where staff are required to work alone. It has been reviewed with no significant changes and references checked and updated.
Medical Emergency Policy and Procedure
This policy details how to support individuals in the event of a medical emergency. It has been reviewed and updated with a COVID-19 policy section added and the possible increase in medical emergencies being faced by the service. References also updated to ensure they remain current.
Wound Care Management Policy and Procedure
This policy will support those who provide wound care management to individuals to ensure care is delivered with the best outcomes and in line with national best practice guidance and recommendations. The policy has been reviewed and updated to include reference to the relevant Care Inspectorate Wales lines of enquiry.
Pre-Admission and Admission Policy and Procedure
This policy outlines both the pre-admission and admission stages for new individuals and how they must be supported. The policy has been reviewed and updated to include reference to COVID-19 and the impact on the process of admission to the service. References have also been updated and a new one included.
Key Worker Policy and Procedure
Policy reviewed with no significant changes and references checked and updated.
Protecting Vulnerable People from Radicalisation Policy and Procedure
Policy reviewed and updated with minor changes. Now includes reference to the CIW lines of enquiry, and the training available has been updated to reflect latest position.