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What is dysphagia? Dysphagia is the medical term for swallowing problems. It's used to describe a swallowing disorder usually caused by neurological or physical impairments of someone's…
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Clinical coding (the translation of conditions/diseases into an alpha-numeric code) is performed by the Trust’s Clinical Coding Team, which is a part of the Information Governance Team. The data…
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The Trust aims to work in partnership with the LGBTQ+ network to create a safe, inclusive and diverse working environment that encourages respect and equality for all. Membership is open to all…
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Below you can view an A-Z list of retired North West Boroughs policies and procedures that are no longer in use following the transfer to Mersey Care on 1 June. The table also includes the title of…
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The Apprenticeship and Widening Participation Team support the coordination of school and college student work experience placements. For other types of placements please see the FAQ section.
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Patient Safety Review Team
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The Trust has an ambition to reduce the number of suicides of people in contact with our services to zero. This forms one part of the Trusts Audacious Goals. The training course and an…
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Check out the value added by communications The Communications Team is here to support you, the organisation and protect the reputation of the Trust. The team engage with patients, local…
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HR15 Trust Lease Vehicle
This Policy describes the application of the Trust Lease Vehicle Scheme of Mersey Care NHS Foundation Trust. It consolidates all previous policies. The scheme is available to all colleagues who meet the necessary criteria, or where the Trust has agreed a lease car as part of an colleague’s remuneration package. All colleagues will be expected to participate in the scheme if it is deemed to be economically viable.
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IRP00 Incident Response Plan (business continuity, critical and major incidents)
The aim of the plan is to provide a framework for Mersey Care NHS Foundation Trust to respond effectively, efficiently, and proportionally to major, critical and business continuity incidents that has or is likely to occur with the potential for affecting patients, staff, services, equipment, supplies and/or estates.
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12.3.5.2 DPIA MC 211005 v3.0
Data Protection Impact Assessment Template
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SA03 Reporting, Management, Review and Learning from Incidents
The effective management of incidents is an integral part of the way the Trust meets its duty to minimise the risk to its service users, carers, staff and visitors, with the aim of maintaining their health and safety. This policy has been developed to provide a systematic approach to maintaining compliance with all guidance on this topic area.
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HR-G3 Guidelines for Referral to Regulatory Bodies (Non-Medical) Guidance
THESE GUIDELINES DETAIL CIRCUMSTANCES IN WHICH REFERRAL OF NON- MEDICAL PROFESSIONALS TO REGULATORY BODIES MAY BE CONSIDERED WHILST OFFERING ASSURANCE THAT THERE ARE PROCESSES IN PLACE TO PROTECT THE PUBLIC AND SUPPORT EMPLOYEES IN THE MANAGEMENT OF ISSUES RELATING TO PROFESSIONAL CONDUCT.
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HR51 Workforce Sharing Procedure (Mobilisation Principles)
WORKFORCE SHARING (MOBILISING COLLEAGUES) IS IN ESSENCE MOVING COLLEAGUES FROM ONE AREA TO ANOTHER. EFFECTIVE WORKFORCE SHARING (MOBILISING COLLEAGUES) ENSURES APPROPRIATE LEVELS OF COLLEAGUES ARE AVAILABLE TO DELIVER SAFE, HIGH-QUALITY CARE TO PATIENTS AND SERVICE USERS. WORKFORCE SHARING CAN BE NECESSARY FOR A VARIETY OF REASONS FOR EXAMPLE STAFFING SHORT FALLS AND DURING BUSINESS CONTINUITY.
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F03 Scheme of Reservation and Delegation of Powers
Scheme of Reservation and Delegation of Powers F03 This Scheme details which powers have been retained solely for use by the Board of Directors and which have been delegated to Board Committees or officers of the Trust
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MMP18 Safe Prescribing of Methadone Buprenorphine
This procedure has been developed to ensure the effective and safe management of adult patients who are admitted to a Trust inpatient unit with opioid dependence.
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179 - Patient Property
Policy aimed at those working within the Longmoor House, to explain the responsibilities relating to patient property and to outline good practice and process for the safe keeping and management of patient property whilst maintaining a safe environment and protecting vulnerable patients who may be at risk of potential harm.
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SA36 Identification of Service Users (Ensuring Safety of Service Users)
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.