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This policy is intended to assist with the reduction in fatal and non-fatal pulmonary emboli and reduce the incidence of deep vein thrombosis in patients admitted to Community Services Division bed based services, through the effective use of thrombo-prophylaxis.

This procedure is to facilitate registered medical, nursing and allied health professional staff to be able to recognise the signs and symptoms of an anaphylactic reaction and to be able give first line emergency treatment of intramuscular (IM) Adrenaline 1:1000 injection i.e. 1mg in 1mL.

This Policy describes the application of the Trust Lease Vehicle Scheme of Mersey Care NHS Foundation Trust. It consolidates all previous policies. The scheme is available to all colleagues who meet the necessary criteria, or where the Trust has agreed a lease car as part of an colleague’s remuneration package. All colleagues will be expected to participate in the scheme if it is deemed to be economically viable.

The aim of the plan is to provide a framework for Mersey Care NHS Foundation Trust to respond effectively, efficiently, and proportionally to major, critical and business continuity incidents that has or is likely to occur with the potential for affecting patients, staff, services, equipment, supplies and/or estates.

The effective management of incidents is an integral part of the way the Trust meets its duty to minimise the risk to its service users, carers, staff and visitors, with the aim of maintaining their health and safety. This policy has been developed to provide a systematic approach to maintaining compliance with all guidance on this topic area.

This document supports trained Health Support Workers (HSW) and Registered Nurses (RN) to administer Influenza, Pneumococcal and Herpes Zoster vaccinations to patients under a Patient Specific Direction delegated by a GP

THESE GUIDELINES DETAIL CIRCUMSTANCES IN WHICH REFERRAL OF NON- MEDICAL PROFESSIONALS TO REGULATORY BODIES MAY BE CONSIDERED WHILST OFFERING ASSURANCE THAT THERE ARE PROCESSES IN PLACE TO PROTECT THE PUBLIC AND SUPPORT EMPLOYEES IN THE MANAGEMENT OF ISSUES RELATING TO PROFESSIONAL CONDUCT.

Scheme of Reservation and Delegation of Powers F03 This Scheme details which powers have been retained solely for use by the Board of Directors and which have been delegated to Board Committees or officers of the Trust

Data Protection Impact Assessment Template

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.