Policy Updates
Latest Updates
Service Equipment Maintenance Policy and Procedure
This policy has been reviewed with no significant changes to the content. References have been reviewed and updated.
Register of Other Interests Policy and Procedure
New: This new policy will support a service to manage any conflicts of interest effectively. It contains a register that must be completed by staff should any conflicts exist.
Asbestos Policy and Procedure
New: Asbestos can present a significant long-term danger to all persons who work at and visit our buildings and exposure to it can kill. Key to the safe management of it is having an effective asbestos management plan in place. All staff need to be aware of the plan and what is required of them should asbestos be found on site. This is a new policy which will need to be discussed at all levels of the business and during team meetings.
Asbestos Policy and Procedure
New: Asbestos can present a significant long-term danger to everyone who works at and visits our buildings and exposure to it can kill. Key to the safe management of it is having an effective asbestos management plan in place. All staff need to be aware of the plan and what is required of them should asbestos be found on site. This is a new policy which will need to be discussed at all levels of the business and during team meetings.
Catheter Care Policy and Procedure
This policy details how to support an individual who requires catheter care. It has been reviewed with information added in relation to COVID-19. References and definitions have also been added which staff should familiarise themselves with.
Business Plan Policy and Procedure
This policy has been reviewed and updated. A section has been added to the end of the form to attach/copy the Practice organisational chart and further reading has been added. References have been checked and updated.
Advance Care Planning Policy and Procedure
This policy outlines how to support a service user with an Advance Care Plan, detailing their wishes and preferences.
Whistleblowing Policy and Procedure
This policy has been reviewed and the content updated, including the purpose section. Further definitions have been added and references have also been reviewed and updated.
Sickness Absence Policy and Procedure
This Policy has information on the latest Government guidance relating to COVID-19 and sickness. It details how the organisation will manage sickness and absence.
Safeguarding Children and Child Protection Policy and Procedure
Policy reviewed with no significant changes and references checked and updated. The title of this policy has been changed from Child Protection Policy and Procedure to Safeguarding Children and Child Protection Policy and Procedure.