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In order to appropriately balance security with the wishes of clients and service users the Trust has a policy on client access to electronic equipment. Accompanying guidance is available in easy read…
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What is Neglect? The persistent failure to meet a child's basic physical and/or psychological needs, likely to result in the serious impairment of the child's health or development. Neglect…
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Welcome to the Electronic Prescribing and Medicines Administration (EPMA) system information page. Here you will find a selection of useful resources and information to help you get the…
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Information Requests – both adhoc and during inspections During an inspection, CQC will request data or information relating to the service or team on the day or a few days following the…
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While we are very proud of the quality improvement we have achieved to date, in the spirit of continuous improvement and striving for perfect care, we recognise there is always room for more. Our…
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Introduction A Data Protection Impact Assessment (DPIA) is a process to help you identify and minimise the data protection risks of a new project, system or process (or changes to existing ones).…
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SD01 Leave for In Patients managed under Section 131 of the MHA
CORPORATE POLICY AND PROCEDURE FOR LEAVE FOR INPATIENTS WHO ARE EITHER MANAGED INFORMALLY UNDER SECTION 131 OF THE MENTAL HEALTH ACT OR UNDER THE GENERAL POWERS OF THE MENTAL CAPACITY ACT (SECTIONS 5 & 6)
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HR21: Recruitment and Selection
This policy outlines the process for managers to follow when recruiting and selecting staff.
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MMP02 Management of Unidentifiable -Suspected Illicit Substances
This procedure determines the steps to be taken regarding the recording and disposal of unidentifiable and suspected illicit substances. Failure to follow this procedure may expose Trust staff to the risk of criminal prosecution for handling or supplying an illicit substance.
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SD46-MAPPA Multi Agency Public Protection Arrangements
Multi Agency Public Protection Arrangements MAPPA
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SA04 Receipt, management and use of payments received by the trust for their involvement in commercially funded research projects
This Policy has been developed to ensure that payments received by Trust staff from Commercial companies as a result from their involvement in a Commercially Funded research project, are received and managed in accordance with Department of Health and Mersey Care NHS Foundation Trust financial management procedures.
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MMD-PROC-062 - Section 17 Leave of Absence Procedure
Leave of absence for patients detained under the Mental Health Act 1983 (as amended) is authorised by Section 17.
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HR42: Incorrect Payments
This procedure provides colleagues and managers with information and guidance on dealing with incorrect payments to our colleagues.
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MMP12 Use of Buprenorphine Injection (Buvidal) Procedure
This procedure aims to provide step by step guidance regarding prescribing, supply and administration of buprenorphine prolonged-release injections (Buvidal) within the Mersey Care Addiction Services.
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MMD-PROC-013 - Section 136 Procedure Warrington and Halton
This procedure aims to guide those involved in the use of Section 136 of the Mental Health Act 1983 (amended 2007) as to what action ought to be taken to meet the statutory requirements imposed by the legislation, and to promote good practice as laid down in the Code of Practice, specifically Chapter 16 in relation to police powers and places of safety.
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SA13 Duty of Candour (incorporating Engagement with those affected by a patient safety incident)
This policy applies to all clinical staff including permanent and temporary staff employed by the Trust. The policy also applies to students, bank and locum staff, contracted staff and volunteers. Every healthcare professional in the Trust must be open and honest with patients when care or treatment does not go as planned and which causes, or has the potential to cause, harm or distress. Engagement with those affected by a patient safety incident will be managed compassionately and on an individualised basis.