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The aim of the procedure is to ensure the safe and effective care planning, prescribing and administration of Buccal Midazolam when prescribed for status epilepticus.

To provide clear information to everyone working at MCFT about dress, uniform and other aspects of appearance.

This policy provides clear guidance to staff on what to do in order to ensure that service users in receipt of care and treatment provided by the Trust are correctly identified.

This policy and procedure will provide guidance to community staff in the actions that should be taken when they identify that service users have access to weapons. This policy and procedure has been developed in association with the Police and provides direction as to the issues that should be considered prior to making risk management decisions. The policy separates action into urgent and non urgent.

This document supports trained Health Support Workers (HSW) and Registered Nurses (RN) to administer Influenza, Pneumococcal and Herpes Zoster vaccinations to patients under a Patient Specific Direction delegated by a GP

A person may be detained for up to 36 hours in Health Based Places of Safety (HBPoS). During this time, the person may require medication that is critical to their health. The guidance in this procedure will ensure that a ‘Required Medicines Review’ be carried out for all persons detained under section 135/136 of the Mental Health Act. It will support Trust staff with processes relating to medicines reconciliation, assessment and review, prescribing, ordering, supply and administration of ‘Time Critical Medicines’.

The Discharge Medicines Service enables NHS Trusts to send referrals direct to the nominated community pharmacy of patients who are eligible and would benefit from extra guidance around newly prescribed medicines, including a copy of the patient's discharge prescription, aiming to reduce re-admissions to hospital. The automated referral process and eligibility are determined in this SOP.

The benefits and contribution that assistance dogs, therapy and pet animals offer in enhancing the quality of life and care experience is well documented, especially in mental health. In certain circumstances, animal visits to ward and clinical areas may be allowed if a thorough risk assessment has been undertaken and any identified risks are managed appropriately, as such visits have been shown to have numerous psychological and physical benefits which may outweigh the infection control issues.

Data Protection Impact Assessment Template

Effective and timely investigation and response to any negligence claim. Reduce the incidence of adverse impact of claims by adopting a prudent risk management approach.