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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.

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.

This procedure provides guidance on practice and processes to support the administration and transport of intravenous (IV) drugs and emergency administration of adrenaline injection. It is inclusive of record keeping and training requirements to promote safe delivery of care.

Procedure to be followed when the death of an inpatient occurs to ensure that the Trust and individual medical practitioners meet their statutory requirements under the new Medical Certificate of Cause of Death and Medical Examiner Regulations (2024)

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.

Mersey Care NHS Foundation Trust Adverse Weather Plan to provide an overview of actions required leading up to and during adverse weather (cold and hot)

THE PURPOSE OF THIS POLICY IS TO PROVIDE INFORMATION AND GUIDANCE TO TRUST MANAGERS AND COLLEAGUES ON THE MANAGEMENT OF WORKPLACE STRESSORS. THE POLICY APPLIES TO ALL TRUST COLLEAGUES. THE TRUST HAS A DUTY TO ENSURE THAT ALL WORKPLACE RISKS ARE MANAGED APPROPRIATELY, INCLUDING THE MANAGEMENT OF WORK RELATED STRESS. THIS POLICY HAS BEEN DEVELOPED IN LINE WITH GUIDANCE FROM THE HEALTH AND SAFETY EXECUTIVE

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

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.

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