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Information is a vital asset, both in terms of the delivery of care to individual patients and the efficient management of services and resources. It plays a key part in clinical governance,…
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CERT's mission is to help service users regain independence and achieve personal goals through comprehensive and tailored rehabilitation services. CERT believes in empowering service users to…
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The Access to Health Records Act 1990 (AHRA) governs access to the health records of deceased patients by a relevant authorised representative. Please note that it does not permit access to other…
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The Mental Capacity Act applies to individuals who lack the capacity to make certain decisions as a result of an impairment of their brain or mind. This framework covers both day-to-day…
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Flu viruses can change year on year. Consequently, vaccines are made each year to provide protection against the flu viruses that are predicted to circulate, and therefore the vaccine needs to be…
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What should you do if you are concerned about an adult or child? Safeguarding is everyone’s responsibility. It is important that you know the different abuse types and understand what your…
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Annual leave and bank holiday entitlement accrues at the contractual rate during periods of both paid and unpaid maternity/adoption/shared parental leave, based upon the contracted hours at the time…
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The Account Assistant L2 is an accounting qualification suitable for anyone in fianace role. This program is designed to equip individuals with the knowledge, skills, and behaviours necessary to…
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Referral to a coroner is still required for deaths which are sudden, unnatural or violent or deaths in state detention (this includes deaths of those with a community treatment order (CTO) under the…
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SA07 HS11 Electricity at Work
Electricity at work
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IC01 Infection Prevention and Control
This policy details the action required by all individuals directly employed by the Trust, contract staff, students, volunteers, locums and bank/agency staff, service users, carers and general public, to minimise the risk of infection, to service users, staff and visitors.
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SA50 Management of Patient Group Directions
TO PROVIDE STAFF WITH DIRECTION AND CLARITY AROUND DEVELOPING, REVIEWING, AUTHORISING, WORKING TO AND AUDITING PATIENT GROUP DIRECTIONS AND OTHER LEGAL AUTHORITIES TO ADMINISTER OR SUPPLY
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SD57 Electroconvulsive Therapy (ECT)
This policy details the process and procedures used in the delivery of ECT in Mersey Care Trust
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SA07 HS2 Risk Assessment Procedures for New and Expectant Mothers
This document explains the process to identify and minimise work place hazards in order to protect the health of a new or expectant mother and her unborn child
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LOC 019 Section 17 Leave Protocol May 21
This policy includes the Local Division Protocol re Section 17 Leave from inpatient areas
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SA07 HS5 Workplace Inspections
The purpose of this policy is to provide information and guidance to Mersey Care NHS Trust directors, managers and staff on their responsibilities concerning health and safety at work. This policy applies to trust employees and anybody who is or may be impacted upon by work activities of the trust. The trust has a duty to ensure that all workplace risks are managed appropriately. This policy has been developed in line with guidance from the Health and Safety Executive. The scope of this policy applies to all activities and functions undertaken by, or on behalf of the Trust.
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MH16 Section 136 of Mental Health Act 1983 Joint Agency Policy and Procedure
Section 136 of Mental Health Act 1983 Joint Agency Policy and Procedure
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MCT04 Electrical Safety Policy
Electricity Safety Policy Power
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HR39: European Working Time Directive
THIS POLICY IS TO INFORM MANAGERS AND COLLEAGUES OF THEIR RESPONSIBILITIES IN REGARD TO PROTECTING THE HEALTH AND SAFETY OF COLLEAGUES FROM THE RISKS OF WORKING EXCESSIVE HOURS BY APPLYING THE REQUIREMENTS OF THE WORKING TIME REGULATIONS 1998.