Policy Updates
Latest Updates
Collection of Prescriptions Policy and Procedure
This policy will support a service in collecting prescriptions for individuals who require prescribed medication. The policy has been reviewed with minor changes to wording and references have been checked and updated.
Sex, Sexuality and Relationships Policy and Procedure
This policy sets out how the organisation will support individuals to maintain intimate relationships whilst ensuring sexual safety and the protection of adults who may be vulnerable to abuse. The policy has been reviewed and legislation has been updated with more information about ensuring that the expression of sexuality is promoted.
Pulse Rate Monitoring Policy and Procedure
This policy will support staff who are trained and competent to carry out pulse rate monitoring on individuals, where required. It has been reviewed with additional definitions and enhanced content relating to when to monitor the pulse.
Obtaining Medical Reports Policy and Procedure
This policy governs the use of medical reports in the event an employee is struggling to carry out their role and there is potentially an underlying health condition as the sole or main cause of this. It has been updated and a new template letter added to the ‘Forms’ section inviting employees to a meeting, where there is possible capability dismissal. The references have also been checked and updated.
Clinical Procedures Policy and Procedure
This policy outlines clinical procedures and how these must be undertaken by staff at a service. It has been reviewed and content is still current. References have also been checked and updated.
Activity Risk Assessment
Annual review of document with no changes.
Personal Possessions Policy and Procedure
This policy details how an individual’s personal possessions must be assessed and a clear record kept of any items brought into the home. It has been reviewed with minimal content changes and references have been checked to ensure they remain current.
Visit Summaries – Example
Annual review of document with no change.
Visiting Professional Record
Annual review of document with no change.
Visit Summaries
Annual review of document with no change.