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This procedure describes the processes that should be followed for the initiation and maintenance of anticoagulant therapy for a patient during their inpatient admission. It provides guidance on Low Molecular Weight Heparin, vitamin K antagonists and Direct Oral Anticoagulation treatments in relation to assessing eligibility, contraindications and cautions; consent and counselling; prescribing and care planning; administration and monitoring; discharge planning and obtaining supplies.

The aim of the process outlined in this document is that all members of the Board of Directors, the Executive Team and their Direct Reports have been subject to relevant the Fit and Proper Persons Test on an annual basis.

This Procedure sets out the actions that are expected of practitioners when an opt out of service is requested, non-attendance, non-engagement or non-compliance is identified and access to a child is therefore restricted, inhibited or prevented.

This Policy, which covers the disposal of surplus / damaged / obsolete / condemned assets, has been developed by the Deputy Director of Finance for the attention of all managers in accordance with the Trust’s Standing Financial Instructions (Policy F02), and the Scheme of Reservation and Delegation of Powers (F03), which are available to view via the Trust’s intranet

The core objectives for secure services are to assess and treat mental disorder, reduce the risk of harm that an individual exhibits to others and to support recovery (Appendix 1: NHS Standard Contract for Medium and Low Secure Mental Health Services). The service addresses need associated with a diverse and complex degree of underlying disorders with some being persistent over the lifespan.

This Standard Operating Procedure (SOP) supports the process of identifying the correct Document Title for Medication Prescriptions being uploaded onto EMIS Web, ensuring a safe and efficient approach is always achieved when uploading medication prescriptions allowing for the correct and most up to date prescription to be selected when administering medication

To specify the processes we follow across our mid-Mersey commissioned Learning Disability Services to support people with learning disabilities who live in the community and present with behaviours of concern to those provisioning support. Having a consistent and explicit pathway supports equitable expectations for service provision and delivery.

THIS DOCUMENT SETS OUT TRUST POLICY AND PROCEDURE IN RELATION TO A COLLEAGUE’S CONDUCT. THE TRUST EXPECTS ALL COLLEAGUES TO MEET HIGH STANDARDS OF BEHAVIOUR. IT IS IMPORTANT THAT COLLEAGUES UNDERSTAND THEIR OBLIGATIONS AND RIGHTS REGARDING THIS ASPECT OF EMPLOYMENT.

Supporting newly registered/qualified or return to practice health and social care professionals (preceptees) is critical if we are to deliver consistently high quality care to people who use our services. Ensuring that preceptees are supported through he transition from student to qualified practitioner is an important organisational priority which is reflected in this policy.

Defines the framework to ensure the Trust meets its obligations in relation of Information Governance and Records Management. This policy is issued as guidance on the creation, storage and management of Corporate Records.