our policies
Policy Statement The term bariatric comes from Barros (Greek) meaning large or heavy, but the application of this term is used to include a wider population than the definition of obesity. Individuals with a Body Mass Index (BMI) of greater than 30 are classified as obese and greater than 40 as morbidly obese. More than …
Policy Statement Resuscitation procedures are implemented for staff, visitors, and others present in the workplace experiencing a cardiac and/or respiratory arrest. [INSERT HERE YOUR ORGANISATIONAL POLICY ON THE ACTION STAFF ARE ALLOWED TO TAKE WHEN THE SERVICE USER REQUIRES BASIC LIFE SUPPORT, THIS WILL ALSO RELATE TO YOUR INSURANCE POLICY] In the event of a …
Policy Statement Co-Production – involving people in shaping services “Co-production” is when an individual influences the support and services received, or when groups of people get together to influence the way that services are designed, commissioned and delivered.’ The range of definitions and the use of terms such as ‘co-creation and ‘co-design can be bewildering. …
Policy Statement This organisation has in place a range of policies and procedures that are annually reviewed and updated. These provide the core operational standards set by the business, and reflect the regulatory requirements set by the Care Quality Commission in the Fundamental Standards Regulations 2014, The audit processes set out below, ensures that day-to-day …
Policy Statement Assistive technology is a generic term, covering a multitude of devices or systems that assist individuals with certain tasks. Generally, this technology is grouped according to its purpose. Supportive technologies help the individual with tasks and include things such as walking aids, walking frames, bath aids, etc. Preventative technologies manage risk and raise …
Policy Statement The Care Act 2014 provides a framework across England, wherein all service users will have the same eligible needs criteria, enabling them to access care no matter where they live. Care Act 2014 The importance of the assessment process cannot be overstated within the care and support system. Person-centred throughout, the process …
Policy Statement This organisation recognises appraisal to be a method by which a manager or supervisor can objectively and fairly measure or evaluate the performance of a particular staff member by holding a formal annual appraisal meeting, which involves a review of past and current performance and the setting of objectives and goals for the …
Policy Statement All employers have a general duty to ensure the health, safety, and welfare of their employees. If an employer knowingly allowed an employee under the influence of alcohol or drugs to continue working, and this placed the employee or others at risk, the employer could be liable to charges. Employees are also required …
Policy Statement This organisation seeks to ensure that advance care planning (ACP) is a service that meets and supports the needs of its service users, their families, and the wider community. Ours is an ageing society in which the dying phase is being extended and, in many cases, is being entered into imperceptibly. Key factors, …
Policy Statement With the introduction of the Care Act, 2014 changes came into place which updated adult safeguarding in England. This adult safeguarding guidance replaced ‘No Secrets’ in its entirety. Safeguarding duties apply to an adult who: Needs care and support (whether or not the local authority (LA) is meeting any of those needs), Is …
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