Policy Updates
Wales - Safeguarding - Nursing Home
Behaviour that Challenges Policy and Procedure
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Reference: WCP05This 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
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Reference: WCR11This 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
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Reference: WPM12This 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
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Reference: WCC20This 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
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Reference: WCP16This 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
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Reference: WCA13This 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
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Reference: WQC07Policy reviewed with no significant changes and references checked and updated.
End of Life Personal Planning Policy and Procedure
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Reference: WCR09Policy reviewed and updated with a new policy section added to reflect the changes required to end of life planning due to COVID-19. In addition, a new reference has been added and remaining references updated.
Participation Policy and Procedure
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Reference: WCR13Policy reviewed and updated to include reference to COVID-19 and the need to continue to ensure participation of people using services.
Home Closure Policy and Procedure
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Reference: WAR03This policy discusses the actions of an organisation that has taken the difficult decision to close its service. It discusses the approaches to be taken and the importance of partnership working with local authorities. This policy has been reviewed with KLOES added and an additional procedure added referring to the financial assistance available during the COVID-19 pandemic. Section 5.11 updated to include infection control considerations.
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