Policy Updates

Document Modified Date: 22/04/2021 18:22

Risk Assessment Policy and Procedure

Health and Safety Risk Assessment Region:

| Reference: DHR01

This policy will guide a service in the management of risk to ensure it is effectively assessed and that measures are put in place. It has been reviewed and updated throughout to provide clarity on various policy elements. References have been checked and remain current.

Clusters: Dental Management System

Document Modified Date: 22/04/2021 18:21

Risk Assessment Policy and Procedure

Health and Safety Risk Assessment Region:

| Reference: GHR01

This policy will guide a service in the management of risk to ensure it is effectively assessed and that measures are put in place. It has been reviewed and updated throughout to provide clarity on various policy elements. References have been checked and remain current.

Clusters: General Practitioners

Document Modified Date: 22/04/2021 18:14

Maternity Leave Policy and Procedure

Human Resources Absence, Holidays and Sickness Region:

| Reference: DPA03

This 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.

Clusters: Dental Management System

Document Modified Date: 22/04/2021 18:12

Maternity Leave Policy and Procedure

Human Resources Absence, Holidays and Sickness Region:

| Reference: GPA03

This 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 off 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.

Clusters: General Practitioners

Document Modified Date: 22/04/2021 18:07

Hazard Reporting Policy and Procedure

Health and Safety Health & Safety Region:

| Reference: DHS06

This policy has been updated with minor amendments to the structure and ordering of the sections. There are also minor amendments to the definitions to ensure consistency with other policies. The process for hazard identification has been amended to include a requirement for immediate action to prevent harm where necessary. The Hazard Record Form has been amended to include capture of these actions. References have been reviewed and updated.

Clusters: Dental Management System

Document Modified Date: 22/04/2021 18:06

Hazard Reporting Policy and Procedure

Health and Safety Health & Safety Region:

| Reference: GHS06

This policy has been updated with minor amendments to the structure and ordering of the sections. There are also minor amendments to the definitions to ensure consistency with other policies. The process for hazard identification has been amended to include a requirement for immediate action to prevent harm where necessary. The Hazard Record Form has been amended to include capture of these actions. References have been reviewed and updated.

Clusters: General Practitioners

Document Modified Date: 22/04/2021 18:00

Staff Contracts Policy and Procedure

Human Resources Contract of Employment Region:

| Reference: GPC06

This policy will support a service with new or existing staff who require contracts and includes templates to use. The contract has been reviewed and updated to reference the relevant policies on the QCS system and to reflect the requirements of the Data Security and Protection Toolkit clauses on confidentiality. The title of the policy has also changed from ‘Statement of Main Terms and Conditions of Employment – Variation Policy and Procedure’ to ‘Staff Contracts Policy and Procedure’.

Clusters: General Practitioners

Document Modified Date: 22/04/2021 14:40

Lone Working Policy and Procedure

Health and Safety Health & Safety Region:

| Reference: IPM22

This policy details how staff who are required to work alone can do so safely, and the measures that must be taken to ensure their safety and wellbeing.

Clusters: ROI Admin cluster

Document Modified Date: 22/04/2021 13:51

Stress and Mental Health in the Workplace Policy and Procedure

Human Resources General Human Resources Region:

| Reference: GPG02

This policy will help guide staff on the measures to put in place to manage stress and support mental health. It has been reviewed with a minimal change in section 5.4. References and links have been reviewed and updated.

Clusters: General Practitioners

Document Modified Date: 22/04/2021 11:47