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This SOP sets out the context of Section 117 in Mersey Care detailing the process associated with its operational delivery to support relevant Local Social Services Authority (LSSA) and Integrated Care Boards (formerly Clinical Commissioning Groups).

TO PROVIDE STAFF WITH DIRECTION AND CLARITY AROUND DEVELOPING, REVIEWING, AUTHORISING, WORKING TO AND AUDITING PATIENT GROUP DIRECTIONS AND OTHER LEGAL AUTHORITIES TO ADMINISTER OR SUPPLY

This document explains the process to identify and minimise work place hazards in order to protect the health of a new or expectant mother and her unborn child

To provide information to prescribers, registered nurses and medicines management staff to ensure that zuclopenthixol acetate injection (Clopixol Acuphase®) is prescribed, administered and monitored safely and effectively, as per national guidance and licensed indications, to adult patients in inpatient settings under the care of the Trust.

NEW AND EXPECTANT MOTHERS RISK ASSESSMENT

This policy includes the Local Division Protocol re Section 17 Leave from inpatient areas

1.1 The aim of this Standard Operating Procedure (SOP) is to ensure a system is in place for assurance that inpatients in Mersey Care NHS Foundation Trust are given protected time to eat and drink at mealtimes throughout the day.

This policy details the action required by all individuals directly employed by the Trust, contract staff, students, volunteers, locums and bank/agency staff, service users, carers and general public, to minimise the risk of infection, to service users, staff and visitors.

The purpose of this policy is to provide information and guidance to Mersey Care NHS Trust directors, managers and staff on their responsibilities concerning health and safety at work. This policy applies to trust employees and anybody who is or may be impacted upon by work activities of the trust. The trust has a duty to ensure that all workplace risks are managed appropriately. This policy has been developed in line with guidance from the Health and Safety Executive. The scope of this policy applies to all activities and functions undertaken by, or on behalf of the Trust.

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