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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.

This procedure provides guidance on how the cold chain can be maintained and how it must be monitored. It ensures that all medicines requiring refrigeration are handled, stored and transported in accordance with the manufacturer’s recommendations.

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 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.

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 ensures the legal requirements of the Medicines Act 1968, in terms of procurement, supply, transport, prescribing, administration and storage of medical gas cylinders are complied with while ensuring that patients who require them have access to medical gases in a timely fashion.

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 document clarifies the responsibility of Mersey Care NHS Foundation Trust clinicians and establishes the standards in respect of the theory and practice of venepuncture

This Risk Management Strategy outlines the responsibilities for overseeing risk management activities across the Trust, ensuring that these meet the Trust’s requirements and national standards