Policy Updates

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Document Modified Date: 21/04/2021 16:51

Service User Administration File Policy and Procedure

Administration Business Operations Region:

| Reference: SAB17

This policy sets out the structure of a service user’s file and will guide staff in its creation. It has been reviewed with minimal content change. However, the Service User File Checklist has been streamlined and updated to incorporate coronavirus requirements. References have also been updated to ensure they remain current.

Clusters: Scotland - Care at Home Scotland - Supported Living

Document Modified Date: 16/04/2021 16:59

Induction and Onboarding Policy and Procedure

Human Resources Recruitment, Induction and Training Region:

| Reference: SPR07

This policy will support a service with the induction and onboarding of new staff and provides a suite of documents to support in this process. The policy has been updated with the Statement of Main Terms and Conditions of Employment removed; this can now be found in The Staff Contracts Policy and Procedure. A new IT Requirements Form has also been added to support with completion of the Data Security and Protection Toolkit submission. References also updated to ensure they remain current.

Clusters: Scotland - Care Home Scotland - Learning Disability Scotland - Mental Health

Document Modified Date: 16/04/2021 14:46

Menopause Policy and Procedure

Human Resources Absence, Holidays and Sickness Region:

| Reference: SPM19

This policy provides detail about the menopause and will support a service where staff may be experiencing the menopause. It has been reviewed with reference to coronavirus added to the policy statement. References have been updated to ensure they remain current.

Clusters: Scotland - Care at Home Scotland - Care Home Scotland - Learning Disability + Show more

Scotland - Mental Health Scotland - Supported Living

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Document Modified Date: 16/04/2021 12:13

Clear Desk Audit

Quality Assurance Quality Audit Tools Region:

| Reference: SQQ94

A new audit to support with maintaining clear desk practices at a service.

Clusters: Scotland - Care at Home Scotland - Care Home Scotland - Learning Disability + Show more

Scotland - Mental Health Scotland - Supported Living

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Document Modified Date: 15/04/2021 13:42

Health and Safety Policy and Procedure

Health and Safety Risk Assessment Region:

| Reference: SHR02

This is an overarching policy and will support staff to meet their legal health and safety obligations. It has been reviewed and changes made across the content to wording, amendment of sentences, paragraphs and section structures. No material change in effect. References also updated to ensure they remain current.

Clusters: Scotland - Care at Home Scotland - Supported Living

Document Modified Date: 15/04/2021 13:37

Security Policy and Procedure

Health and Safety Residential Services Region:

| Reference: SMB09

This policy will support with security in a premises and has been updated to amend the references to the COVID-19 element of the procedure to limit the scope of this policy to its intended purpose. A review of premises security risk assessment in light of COVID-19 access arrangements and mitigation measures has been added. To support the implementation of the Cyber Resilience Toolkit, a reference has been added from the Scottish Government website. References checked to ensure they remain current.

Clusters: Scotland - Care at Home

Document Modified Date: 15/04/2021 12:28

Supporting Safe Travel and Mobility Policy and Procedure

Care Management Risk Assessment and Personal Planning Region:

| Reference: SCP13

Policy reviewed with minimal change, references and links checked and remain current. This policy will help with safe travels and support staff to implement measures to minimise risk.

Clusters: Scotland - Care Home Scotland - Learning Disability Scotland - Mental Health

Document Modified Date: 15/04/2021 12:20

Missing Client Policy and Procedure

Administration Registration & Compliance - Administration Region:

| Reference: SAR04

Annual review of policy with minimal change, references and links checked and remain current. This policy will help management and staff follow a protocol if someone is missing, this will ensure all things are considered, it also includes who to inform.

Clusters: Scotland - Care Home Scotland - Learning Disability Scotland - Mental Health + Show more

Scotland - Supported Living

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Document Modified Date: 14/04/2021 16:55

Display Screen Equipment Policy and Procedure

Health and Safety Health & Safety Region:

| Reference: SHS09

This policy will support a service in the use of Display Screen Equipment and the necessary assessments to complete. It has been updated to include reference to the requirement for employers to support employees with glasses in certain circumstances. Other minor content changes have been made throughout the policy. References have also been updated to ensure they remain current.

Clusters: Scotland - Care at Home Scotland - Care Home Scotland - Learning Disability + Show more

Scotland - Mental Health Scotland - Supported Living

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Document Modified Date: 14/04/2021 15:27

Security Policy and Procedure

Health and Safety Residential Services Region:

| Reference: SMB05

This policy will support a service to maintain the safety and security of all its service users, staff and visitors. It has been reviewed and updated with a reference added on cyber security. References also updated to ensure they remain current.

Clusters: Scotland - Care Home Scotland - Learning Disability Scotland - Mental Health + Show more

Scotland - Supported Living

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