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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.

This policy provides information, guidance and advice on the actions required following an exposure to bodily fluids and inoculation injury to minimise the risk to colleagues of acquiring a blood borne virus

The purpose of this procedure is to provide guidance and encourage best practice in relation to the safe preparation and administration of medicines to minimise the risk of errors and enhance patient safety.

This procedure ensures that medicines-related activities (including enteral feeds) in Special Schools are carried out in accordance with local and national guidance by trained, authorised and competent Trust staff, and determines roles and responsibilities for each of these activities.

Policy to support all healthcare professionals caring for patients at risk of or with pressure ulcers

This policy describes Mersey Care NHSFT responsibilities and legal obligations to ensure all food practices are safe and compliant with current legisalion and food safety procedures

Policy document to inform clinical staff of all relevant skin care procedures and how these should be undertaken in line with national and evidence based guidance and best practice across Mersey Care NHS Foundation Trust

To provide a framework for the implementation of the Prevent Strategy, to ensure the required actions are taken by trust staff in the event of any concerns of concerns of the potential risk to staff, service users/carers/families being drawn into extremist activities.

This Standard Operating Procedure (SOP) outlines the clinical governance and operational guidance for the use of the Palliative Care Drug Authorisation Form within Mersey Care NHS Foundation Trust’s community services. It supports safe, timely, and person-centred administration of palliative care medications by registered healthcare professionals. The SOP ensures alignment with national frameworks, promotes consistency across care settings, and supports multidisciplinary collaboration to optimise symptom management and uphold patient dignity at the end of life

This procedure allows trained and authorised registered nurses to administer from a limited list of medication to hospital inpatients without being prescribe by a doctor, in situations where a delay in administration would be detrimental to the patient.