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Introduction A Data Protection Impact Assessment (DPIA) is a process to help you identify and minimise the data protection risks of a new project, system or process (or changes to existing ones).…
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Our values drive everything we do Our Trust values underpin everything we do here at Mersey Care. We expect everyone who works at the Trust to embody our values. Our Mersey CARES model (see…
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This evening marks the start of Yom Kippur, the holiest day in the Jewish calendar. Observed with fasting, prayer, and reflection, Yom Kippur concludes the ten Days of Awe that begin with Rosh Hashanah, the Jewish New Year.
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To ensure our recruitment processes reflect our Trust values and align with best practices, mandatory training has been introduced for all staff involved in recruitment activities. Training is delivered in four bite-sized sessions (each booked separately). Find out more information and how to book on YourSpace.
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Care Quality Commission, Quality Review visits, inspection, rated, notice board posters, Trust compliance boards
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Part A: Course Information: This course provides a comprehensive overview to vital signs observations (manual blood pressure, manual pulse, tympanic temperature, SPO2, respiration rate and ACVPU conscious level), use of the National Early Warning Score 2 (NEWS2) track and trigger tool and appropriate and timely escalation of a deteriorating patient using the SBARD communication tool. Practical element opportunity to enhance manual clinical skills of observations under supervision. Target Audience: It is provided for any staff member who must develop competence in the assessment and recognition of deteriorating physical health of the service user. Learning Outcomes: 1. Demonstrate knowledge and understanding of improving safety and quality of person-centred care. 2. Demonstrate knowledge and understanding in the assessment, interpretation and recognition of the deteriorating patient using vital sign observations and the National Early Warning Score 2. 3. Escalate timely and appropriately in clinical practice using the SBARD Communication Tool. 4. Have Sepsis awareness. 5. Utilise scenarios and practical simulation to enhance knowledge and understanding. Refresher: Annual Link for new staff: Learning and Development Prospectus - Course Link for refresher: Learning and Development Prospectus - Course
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Tracheostomy Course Information: This collaborative tracheostomy training course aims to familiarise staff with the reasons for tracheostomy and the care and management of a tracheostomy. Course delivered in conjunction with Clinical Skills Team, Specialist Head and Neck Nurse and Atos Clinical Training Team. Target Audience: Qualified Staff, District Nurses, Ward Staff Learning Outcomes: Introduction to Tracheostomy- Anatomy and Physiology • Understanding the indications for a tracheostomy • Tube types and clinical benefits • Humidification + Secretion management • One - way Valves • Daily care and management of a tracheostomy- Practical • Understanding Red flags, urgent assessment and emergency intervention • Introduction to ATOS and Nursing service • Practical Session • Q&A Refresher: as required Link: Learning and Development Prospectus - Course
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Care Certificate Course Information: Mersey Care has given the commitment that identified support staff, Band 2-4, will have the opportunity to complete the Care Certificate training. The uptake of the Care Certificate will directly impact upon our patient experience and contribute to our vision of “Our vision is to lead the way in whole-person, life-long care that helps people live happier, healthier lives”. In addition staff will have a more in-depth understanding of care and the competencies required to care for patients in Health and Social Care. This course will give staff the basis from which they can further develop and maximise their potential and progress in their career. Target Audience: Newly appointed B2-4 Health Care Support Workers completely new to working in health care. NB: Colleagues who can evidence over 12 months experience in a Healthcare setting or have achieved a higher level Health & Social Care qualification will be exempt Learning Outcomes: To achieve overall Care Certificate standard learners must complete the 15 Standards and Observations during a 12 week period: 350: Care Certificate Standards (1, 2, 3, 5, 6, 7, 8 & 9) – eLearning 350: MAND CSTF Equality Diversity and Human Rights Level 1 – eLearning 350: MAND CSTF Safeguarding Adults – Level 1 – eLearning 350: MAND CSTF Safeguarding Children – Level 1 – eLearning 350: MAND CSTF Health and Safety – Level 1 – eLearning 350: MAND CSTF Infection Control – Level 1 – eLearning 350: MAND Data Security Awareness – eLearning 350: Basic Life Support / Automated External Defibrillation – Classroom To support the overall completion of the Care Certificate the learner requires practical observations against the Care Certificate standards detailed in this document. The assessor can be your manager, assessor or someone else authorised (to be determined at Divisional level). Refresher: Once only
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IC04 Management of Respiratory Protective Equipment (RPE) Mask Fit Testing
The purpose of this policy is to provide information and guidance to Mersey Care NHS Trust directors, managers and staff on their responsibilities concerning mask fit testing at work.
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SA13 Duty of Candour (incorporating Engagement with those affected by a patient safety incident)
This policy applies to all clinical staff including permanent and temporary staff employed by the Trust. The policy also applies to students, bank and locum staff, contracted staff and volunteers. Every healthcare professional in the Trust must be open and honest with patients when care or treatment does not go as planned and which causes, or has the potential to cause, harm or distress. Engagement with those affected by a patient safety incident will be managed compassionately and on an individualised basis.
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Plan for the Initial Management of Incidents Suspected to Involve Hazardous Materials: Self Presenters at UTCs/WICs and Community Visits’
The plan provides clear guidance for the response to an incident involving hazardous material or Chemical, Biological, Radiological, Nuclear and Explosive (CBRNE) materials which may result in contaminated self presenters arriving at Walk In Centre/Urgent Treatment Centre seeking assistance along with guidance for responding to a suspected CBRN risk during patient visits in the community
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AHP05 Allied Health Professionals Electronic Job Planning for End-User (SOP)
This SOP is aimed at all Allied Health Professional staff members (registered and non-registered) who work within the trust in a specified AHP role, including locum, bank and apprenticeship AHP’s. This SOP is aimed at all members of staff responsible for signing off for the AHP job plans at first and second approval status, which will include line manager’s, service managers’ and professional leads as determined by local workforce structures.
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P39 Verification of Expected Adult Death by Registered Nurses - v9 - Nov 25
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MMP09 Safe Use of Injectable Medicines
The purpose of this policy is to determine the roles, responsibilities and processes for the handling of medicines and related products for all Mersey Care staff involved in medicines-related activities.
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SA18 CCTV
The purpose of this policy is to ensure that the use of Closed Circuit Television (CCTV) adheres to the principles of the Data Protection Act 1998, The General Data Protection Regulations 2018, Human Rights Act 1998, and other relevant legislation. That the good practice set out in the Information Commissioner’s CCTV Code of Practice is followed, where appropriate and that any CCTV system is not abused or misused and that CCTV is correctly and efficiently installed and operated
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IT06 Health Records Policy
Policy is issued as a framework to support Information Governance and effective health records management.
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IRP03 New and Emerging Pandemic Plan
This plan provides a framework for Mersey Care NHS Foundation Trust to ensure an effective response to new and emerging pandemics
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SD02 Policy Following the Death of a Person in the Care of Mersey Care (Patient / Service User)
The way staff manage the death of a Service User and how they support relatives is set out in this policy and procedure. The effective management of a death and the support provided to their families is of primary importance and can help all those involved gain resolution and come to terms with their loss in a safe and natural way. This Policy has been developed to provide a systematic approach to maintaining compliance with all guidance on this area. The Francis Report outlined several standards that should be met when a person who has been receiving in-patient care dies which relate to the certification of death and the assessment of whether all could have been done to either prevent the death or improve on the care of that person during the terminal stages of their life. The same standards also apply to Service Users in the community