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Document Modified Date: 18/09/2020 17:13

Pandemic Policy and Procedure

COVID-19 Hub Health and Safety COVID-19 Region:

| Reference: SHS14

Policy reviewed, updated and adapted to more accurately reflect the current position with regard to COVID-19. Policy highlights other policy areas that are relevant to support a pandemic. It is not sufficient to rely on this policy to manage the implications of COVID -19. There is a clearer separation between Flu and COVID -19.

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

Document Modified Date: 18/09/2020 16:44

Coronavirus Policy and Procedure

COVID-19 Hub Health and Safety COVID-19 Region:

| Reference: SHS16

This policy will help management and staff with the current phase of the coronavirus pandemic. Information about the Protect Scotland App has been included.

Clusters: Scotland - Care at Home Scotland - Supported Living

Document Modified Date: 17/09/2020 15:24

Swabbing Policy and Procedure

COVID-19 Hub Care Management COVID-19 Region:

| Reference: SCC94

This policy outlines the swab testing process for those being tested for coronavirus. It includes the latest guidance from Health Protection Scotland and a document from the UK Government ‘how to take a combined throat and nose swab’ visual guides, which staff should familiarise themselves with.The new app Protect Scotland has been added.

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

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Document Modified Date: 17/09/2020 15:07

Swabbing Policy and Procedure

COVID-19 Hub Care Management COVID-19 Region:

| Reference: SCC98

This policy outlines the swab testing process for those being tested for coronavirus. It includes the latest guidance from the UK Government and Health Protection Scotland, alongside some useful support documents; these include the ‘how to take a combined throat and nose swab’ visual guides, which staff should familiarise themselves with. A reference to the new app Protect Scotland has been added.

Clusters: Scotland - Care at Home

Document Modified Date: 16/09/2020 16:48

Health and Action Plan Policy and Procedure

Care Management Risk Assessment and Personal Planning Region:

| Reference: SCP03

All service users with a learning disability must have a Health Needs Assessment in place. This policy will signpost staff on how to develop and initiate an assessment and action plan.

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: 16/09/2020 16:24

General Management Policy and Procedure

Quality Assurance Administration Quality Assurance Region:

| Reference: SQA06

This policy informs staff, service users and visitors on the management structure within the service. Within the Further Reading section, there is a link to a communication tool which is a great resource for managers.

Clusters: Scotland - Care at Home Scotland - Registration - Domiciliary Care Scotland - Registration - Supported Living + Show more

Scotland - Supported Living

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Document Modified Date: 16/09/2020 13:55

Infection Control Policy and Procedure

COVID-19 Hub Health and Safety COVID-19 Region:

| Reference: SCC34

Infection Control is an important aspect in the delivery of safe care at home, especially in the current pandemic situation. All staff should receive regular training as described in the policy and procedures. References and links checked and remain current.

Clusters: Scotland - Care at Home Scotland - Infection Control - Domiciliary Care Scotland - Registration - Domiciliary Care

Document Modified Date: 15/09/2020 17:10

Outbreak Management and Barrier Nursing Policy and Procedure

COVID-19 Hub Health and Safety COVID-19 Region:

| Reference: SCC47

This policy has been updated to incorporate the challenges experienced during the COVID-19 pandemic. It guides staff on how to care for people who are at risk of contracting infection or who may be infected and at risk of spreading the disease. New procedural points have been added and references to Scottish Government and Care Inspectorate guidance.

Clusters: Scotland - Care Home Scotland - Infection Control - Care Home Scotland - Infection Control - Learning Disability + Show more

Scotland - Infection Control - Mental Health Scotland - Learning Disability Scotland - Mental Health

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Document Modified Date: 14/09/2020 10:32