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Nationally, for providers of healthcare, pressure damage is one of the highest clinical risks, yet with the right prevention strategies in place harm can be avoided. The reduction of pressure…
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We have a number of clinical pathways specific to working with adults with a learning disability that have been developed and are recommended by the PRG4LD for use across the Trust. Others are…
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‘Fraud costs the NHS an estimated £1.21bn a year according to recent NHS Counter Fraud Authority estimations. Fraudsters continue to exploit opportunities by coming up with several novel…
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To help us to continually improve our policies and procedures library and ensure it's as quick and easy as possible for you to find the policy you're looking for, it's really important…
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All staff are welcome to join our private staff Facebook group to receive news, events, people stories, and wellbeing information when and where it suits you. Whether you're at work or on the…
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PSIRF and the Mersey Care response to patient safety incidents The Patient Safety Incident Response Framework (PSIRF) is part of the NHS Patient Safety Strategy and outlines how providers should…
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Quality Review Visits (QRVs), Excelling accreditation, Self Assessments, and top tips
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This is a voluntary project supported by the Mersey Care Trust Women’s Staff Network. Sanitary product storage boxes can be found in the larger staff toilets and accessible toilets. Please…
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SA07 HS5 Workplace Inspections
The purpose of this policy is to provide information and guidance to Mersey Care NHS Trust directors, managers and staff on their responsibilities concerning health and safety at work. This policy applies to trust employees and anybody who is or may be impacted upon by work activities of the trust. The trust has a duty to ensure that all workplace risks are managed appropriately. This policy has been developed in line with guidance from the Health and Safety Executive. The scope of this policy applies to all activities and functions undertaken by, or on behalf of, the trust.
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SA50 Management of Patient Group Directions
TO PROVIDE STAFF WITH DIRECTION AND CLARITY AROUND DEVELOPING, REVIEWING, AUTHORISING, WORKING TO AND AUDITING PATIENT GROUP DIRECTIONS AND OTHER LEGAL AUTHORITIES TO ADMINISTER OR SUPPLY
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LOC 019 Section 17 Leave Protocol May 21
This policy includes the Local Division Protocol re Section 17 Leave from inpatient areas
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MM-SOP-W-005 -Section 136 MHA assessments
A pathway to ensure practitioners are fully aware of roles and responsibilities when safely co-ordinating and supporting a Section 136 MHA assessment. Warrington Assessment & Home Treatment Team.
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MCT04 Electrical Safety Policy
Electricity Safety Policy Power
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MH16 Section 136 of Mental Health Act 1983 Joint Agency Policy and Procedure
Section 136 of Mental Health Act 1983 Joint Agency Policy and Procedure
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SD57 Electroconvulsive Therapy (ECT)
This policy details the process and procedures used in the delivery of ECT in Mersey Care Trust
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HR39: European Working Time Directive
THIS POLICY IS TO INFORM MANAGERS AND COLLEAGUES OF THEIR RESPONSIBILITIES IN REGARD TO PROTECTING THE HEALTH AND SAFETY OF COLLEAGUES FROM THE RISKS OF WORKING EXCESSIVE HOURS BY APPLYING THE REQUIREMENTS OF THE WORKING TIME REGULATIONS 1998.
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HR41 Respect Civility and Resolution
THE RESPECT, CIVILITY & RESOLUTION POLICY AIMS TO SECURE CONSTRUCTIVELY TIMELY AND LASTING SOLUTIONS TO WORKPLACE ISSUES AND A WORKING ENVIRONMENT, FREE FROM DISCRIMINATION AND BULLYING AND THE PROCESS FOR MANAGERS AND COLLEAGUES TO FOLLOW IF SUCH BEHAVIOUR ARISES. THIS DOCUMENT PROVIDES GUIDANCE, WHICH TAKES ACCOUNT OF EMPLOYMENT LEGISLATION, STATUTORY OBLIGATIONS AND RELEVANT CODES OF PRACTICE
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MMP21 Patient Group Direction (PGD) Compliance Audit
This procedure provides guidance to Trust Staff who will carry out audits to monitor and assess the compliance with patient group direction (PGD) requirements for the supply or administration of medicines via PGD.