Policy Updates
Latest Updates
Financial Risk Assessment
Annual review of document with no change.
COSHH Risk Assessment
Annual review of document with no changes.
Behaviours That May Challenge Risk Assessment
Annual review of document with no changes.
Daily Communication Meetings Policy and Procedure
This policy will advise on the benefits of daily communication meetings and how to arrange and put this initiative in place to benefit both staff and individuals. References and links have been checked and remain current.
Cross-Contamination Between Care and Catering Policy and Procedure
This policy outlines how to eliminate cross-contamination between care and catering. It has been reviewed and references updated. Policy still includes information about the management of COVID-19 and the importance of regulating contact between care and catering staff, and the need to follow the latest government guidance.
Covert Medication Policy and Procedure
Policy reviewed with no significant changes and references checked and updated.
Blood Pressure Monitoring Policy and Procedure
This policy will support staff who are required to support with blood pressure monitoring. It has been reviewed with no significant changes and references checked and updated.
Resuscitation Policy and Procedure
This policy details how staff must respond in the event of a cardiac arrest within the service, and this applies not only to individuals, but anyone within the service at the time. The policy still includes guidance in relation to COVID-19. References have also been checked and updated.
Catering Uniforms Policy and Procedure
This policy outlines the process to follow in relation to catering uniforms within the service and to ensure they follow infection control requirements. It has been reviewed with no changes and references have been checked to ensure they remain current.
Bereavement Policy and Procedure
This policy will guide staff on how best to support individuals with a learning disability to cope with grief and loss. There are links in the ‘Further Reading’ section to signpost staff to specialist agencies which can furnish them with more knowledge or offer support. The policy has been reviewed and minor changes to wording have been made, but content remains current and valid.