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The aim of this policy is to provide a framework for the implementation of non-medical prescribing within Mersey Care NHS Foundation Trust. This provides guidance for supervision of independent & supplementary prescribers, and ensures a service need has been clearly identified and that appropriate practitioners are given access to training to become registered non-medical prescribers.

To provide best principles and practice in relation to the process that should be followed for the disposal of medical devices through the Mersey Care Foundation Trust’s (MCFT) disposal route.

This document provides the Trust’s contingency framework for managing electrical power outages and should be used alongside service Business Continuity Plans, with invocation of the Incident Response Plan (IRP00) when impacts exceed normal business continuity arrangements.

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.

This policy outlines the governance framework and procedures for Mersey Care Trust staff and associated parties when engaging with the pharmaceutical industry, Dispensing Appliance Contractors, and suppliers of prescribing-related products. The policy aims to ensure transparency, ethical conduct, and public accountability in interactions that may influence prescribing and commissioning decisions. This is a supplementary policy to the Standards of Business Conduct Policy (F04), and provides guidance specifically regarding working with pharmaceutical companies and declarations of interest which must be made

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

This procedure provides guidance on practice and processes to support the administration of iv antibiotics. It is inclusive of medication supply processes, record keeping and training requirements.

This Standard Operating Procedure (SOP) defines the Trust’s framework for safety huddles, fostering a culture of safety in which all staff are encouraged to contribute. It aims to establish a standardised process that supports enhanced communication, optimises patient flow, ensures effective resource allocation, promotes proactive risk management, and facilitates continuous learning and improvement.

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

This document is intended to provide professional guidance to those involved in assessing, maintaining, and providing services to meet the health needs of Children in Care and Care Leavers