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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

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.

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.

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

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.

Data Protection Impact Assessment Template

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.

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 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.

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.