Policy Updates

Practice Re-Opening Policy and Procedure

COVID-19 Hub Care Management COVID-19 Region: | Reference: DCP15

Policy created to anticipate the re-opening of dental practices during the COVID-19 pandemic. Information and guidance are constantly changing, so this policy will be updated regularly with any updates. It contains a full Checklist, Risk Assessment and PPE guidance with useful further reading.

DBS/Disclosure Policy and Procedure

Human Resources Recruitment, Induction and Training Region: | Reference: GPR12

This policy has been reviewed with minor changes to the content made, to include the interim guidance on DBS and other recruitment checks during the coronavirus COVID-19 pandemic. References and Further Reading have been updated to ensure they are current, and new ones added to reflect the current situation during the pandemic.

Recruitment of Ex-Offenders Policy and Procedure

Human Resources Recruitment, Induction and Training Region: | Reference: GPR10

This policy has been reviewed with no changes to the content.
Further Reading has been added about fair recruitment of ex-offenders and References have been reviewed and updated.

Covert Medication Policy and Procedure

Medications Management Medications Management Region: | Reference: WCM17

Policy reviewed and updated. Now includes reference to COVID-19 and the importance of ensuring that the principles of the Mental Capacity Act 2005 are consistently followed when making decisions regarding the administration of medication covertly.

Obtaining Medical Reports Policy and Procedure

Human Resources Performance & Discipline Region: | Reference: WPP06

This policy has been reviewed with minor content changes including the Welsh Lines of Enquiry being added and references checked and updated.

Coronavirus Policy and Procedure

COVID-19 Hub Health and Safety COVID-19 Region: | Reference: SHS16

The policy has been amended with information on the Test and Protect strategy and the new information released by the Scottish government on meeting up with two households outside whilst staying two metres apart.

Pandemic Policy and Procedure

COVID-19 Hub Health and Safety COVID-19 Region: | Reference: WHS14

This policy has been updated in line with the continual changes as a result of the coronavirus pandemic, in particular the lockdown changes announced for 1st June 2020. It must be read with the Infection Control Policy and Procedure, the Business Continuity Policy and Procedure and Coronavirus Policy and Procedure. The policy outlines what actions must be taken to prepare for a pandemic. Resources have also been updated to ensure they remain current.

Coronavirus Policy and Procedure

COVID-19 Hub Health and Safety COVID-19 Region: | Reference: SHS15

The policy has been amended to include the Test and Trace strategy and the new guidance statement of two households being able to meet up outside maintaining 3 meters or 6 feet apart, and no more than 8 people in total.

Swabbing Policy and Procedure

COVID-19 Hub Care Management COVID-19 Region: | Reference: CC98

This policy has been updated to reflect the recent ‘Coronavirus (Covid-19) – Provision of homecare’ guidance issued by the government and to reflect the changes to those that can request a test when they have symptoms of the coronavirus. New procedural points have also been added including ones on:

– Testing for patients and discharge to the community
– Swab Test Results

Information around the new test and trace service has also been included alongside some additional references, while existing ones have been checked to ensure they remain current.

Swabbing Policy and Procedure

COVID-19 Hub Care Management COVID-19 Region: | Reference: CC94

This policy has been updated to reflect who can now apply for a coronavirus test. A reference has also been added in relation to the new test and trace service.