Policy Updates

Document Modified Date: 11/08/2020 15:43

Mobile Phone Use Policy and Procedure

Administration Communications Region:

| Reference: SAC19

Policy reviewed to encompass the use of a staff member’s personal device and not just those issued by the business. A new procedural section in relation to personal mobile phones has been added. The title of the policy has also changed from ‘Business Mobile Phone Use Policy and Procedure’ to ‘Mobile Phone Use Policy and Procedure’.

Clusters: Scotland - Care at Home Scotland - Supported Living

Document Modified Date: 11/08/2020 12:35

Continuity of Care Policy and Procedure

Care Management Risk Assessment and Personal Planning Region:

| Reference: SCP21

This policy will inform all staff on how to maximise continuity of care for all service users, which will give everyone better outcomes.

Clusters: Scotland - Care at Home Scotland - Supported Living

Document Modified Date: 11/08/2020 12:28

Ligature Risk and Management Policy

Care Management Care Practice Region:

| Reference: SCC95

This policy will help staff identify what could be used as a ligature and ligature points which maybe used by individuals who have suicidal ideation.

Clusters: Scotland - Care Home Scotland - Supported Living

Document Modified Date: 11/08/2020 12:13

Lift Safety Policy and Procedure

Health and Safety Residential Services Region:

| Reference: WMR05

This policy outlines the safe management of lifts within a service. It has been reviewed with legislation updates and additional references have been added.

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

Wales - Nursing Home Wales - Residential Services - Care Home Wales - Residential Services - Learning Disability Wales - Residential Services - Mental Health Wales - Residential Services - Nursing Home

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Document Modified Date: 11/08/2020 12:05

Fire Equipment Policy and Procedure

Health and Safety Residential Services Region:

| Reference: WMR03

This policy details the requirements in relation to fire equipment and ensuring the service remains safe. It has been updated with fire system changes and ACOPs, and latest references have also been included.

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

Wales - Nursing Home Wales - Residential Services - Care Home Wales - Residential Services - Learning Disability Wales - Residential Services - Mental Health Wales - Residential Services - Nursing Home

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Document Modified Date: 11/08/2020 11:49

Accident and Incident Reporting Policy and Procedure

Health and Safety Health & Safety Region:

| Reference: GHS03

This policy has been reviewed and updated to include RIDDOR reporting requirements and RIDDOR reporting periods in the procedure. Notifications to the CQC are included in the procedure, and a new Reporting of Accident or Incidents form has also been added. References and further reading have been reviewed and updated.

Clusters: General Practitioners GP - Health & Safety GP Management and Medications

Document Modified Date: 11/08/2020 11:36

Appearance Policy and Procedure

Human Resources Contract of Employment Region:

| Reference: SPC17

This policy will support Management on the information to supply to staff around expectations in relation to appearance whilst on duty.

Clusters: Scotland - Learning Disability

Document Modified Date: 10/08/2020 17:39

Coronavirus Policy and Procedure

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

| Reference: WHS15

Policy updated to reflect the changes made to the coronavirus regulations where 30 people can now meet outside, following social distancing requirements. References also updated to ensure they remain current.

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

Document Modified Date: 10/08/2020 17:28

Coronavirus Policy and Procedure

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

| Reference: WHS17

Policy updated to reflect the changes made to the coronavirus regulations where 30 people can now meet outside, following social distancing requirements. References also updated to ensure they remain current.

Clusters: Wales - Domiciliary Care Wales - Supported Living

Document Modified Date: 07/08/2020 17:26

Swabbing Policy and Procedure

COVID-19 Hub Care Management COVID-19 Region:

| Reference: CC98

Policy has been updated to include the recent criteria for testing, which now includes those in local lockdown areas. Information about the antibody test has also been added. References updated to ensure they remain current.

Clusters: Domiciliary Care Domiciliary Care (Health) Domiciliary Care Mental Health