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Introduction A Data Protection Impact Assessment (DPIA) is a process to help you identify and minimise the data protection risks of a new project, system or process (or changes to existing ones).…
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Nicky Ore, Associate Director of Patient Safety, recently signed up as a Count Me In Champion to help grow research across the Trust. In this blog, she shares why research matters for improving patient safety, the benefits of getting involved, and what she would say to staff who think research is not for them.
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This evening marks the start of Yom Kippur, the holiest day in the Jewish calendar. Observed with fasting, prayer, and reflection, Yom Kippur concludes the ten Days of Awe that begin with Rosh Hashanah, the Jewish New Year.
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To ensure our recruitment processes reflect our Trust values and align with best practices, mandatory training has been introduced for all staff involved in recruitment activities. Training is delivered in four bite-sized sessions (each booked separately). Find out more information and how to book on YourSpace.
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Care Quality Commission, Quality Review visits, inspection, rated, notice board posters, Trust compliance boards
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Part A: Course Information: This course provides a comprehensive overview to vital signs observations (manual blood pressure, manual pulse, tympanic temperature, SPO2, respiration rate and ACVPU conscious level), use of the National Early Warning Score 2 (NEWS2) track and trigger tool and appropriate and timely escalation of a deteriorating patient using the SBARD communication tool. Practical element opportunity to enhance manual clinical skills of observations under supervision. Target Audience: It is provided for any staff member who must develop competence in the assessment and recognition of deteriorating physical health of the service user. Learning Outcomes: 1. Demonstrate knowledge and understanding of improving safety and quality of person-centred care. 2. Demonstrate knowledge and understanding in the assessment, interpretation and recognition of the deteriorating patient using vital sign observations and the National Early Warning Score 2. 3. Escalate timely and appropriately in clinical practice using the SBARD Communication Tool. 4. Have Sepsis awareness. 5. Utilise scenarios and practical simulation to enhance knowledge and understanding. Refresher: Annual Link for new staff: Learning and Development Prospectus - Course Link for refresher: Learning and Development Prospectus - Course
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Tracheostomy Course Information: This collaborative tracheostomy training course aims to familiarise staff with the reasons for tracheostomy and the care and management of a tracheostomy. Course delivered in conjunction with Clinical Skills Team, Specialist Head and Neck Nurse and Atos Clinical Training Team. Target Audience: Qualified Staff, District Nurses, Ward Staff Learning Outcomes: Introduction to Tracheostomy- Anatomy and Physiology • Understanding the indications for a tracheostomy • Tube types and clinical benefits • Humidification + Secretion management • One - way Valves • Daily care and management of a tracheostomy- Practical • Understanding Red flags, urgent assessment and emergency intervention • Introduction to ATOS and Nursing service • Practical Session • Q&A Refresher: as required Link: Learning and Development Prospectus - Course
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SA13 Duty of Candour (incorporating Engagement with those affected by a patient safety incident)
This policy applies to all clinical staff including permanent and temporary staff employed by the Trust. The policy also applies to students, bank and locum staff, contracted staff and volunteers. Every healthcare professional in the Trust must be open and honest with patients when care or treatment does not go as planned and which causes, or has the potential to cause, harm or distress. Engagement with those affected by a patient safety incident will be managed compassionately and on an individualised basis.
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IC04 Management of Respiratory Protective Equipment (RPE) Mask Fit Testing
The purpose of this policy is to provide information and guidance to Mersey Care NHS Trust directors, managers and staff on their responsibilities concerning mask fit testing at work.
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Plan for the Initial Management of Incidents Suspected to Involve Hazardous Materials: Self Presenters at UTCs/WICs and Community Visits’
The plan provides clear guidance for the response to an incident involving hazardous material or Chemical, Biological, Radiological, Nuclear and Explosive (CBRNE) materials which may result in contaminated self presenters arriving at Walk In Centre/Urgent Treatment Centre seeking assistance along with guidance for responding to a suspected CBRN risk during patient visits in the community
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AHP05 Allied Health Professionals Electronic Job Planning for End-User (SOP)
This SOP is aimed at all Allied Health Professional staff members (registered and non-registered) who work within the trust in a specified AHP role, including locum, bank and apprenticeship AHP’s. This SOP is aimed at all members of staff responsible for signing off for the AHP job plans at first and second approval status, which will include line manager’s, service managers’ and professional leads as determined by local workforce structures.
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MMP09 Safe Use of Injectable Medicines
The purpose of this policy is to determine the roles, responsibilities and processes for the handling of medicines and related products for all Mersey Care staff involved in medicines-related activities.
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P39 Verification of Expected Adult Death by Registered Nurses - v9 - Nov 25
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HR35 Reimbursement of Expenses - Council of Governors
This document sets the framework within which claims for expenses incurred by Governors will be processed along with the individual responsibilities to ensure that claims are subject to an appropriate level of scrutiny and authorisation.
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IRP03 New and Emerging Pandemic Plan
This plan provides a framework for Mersey Care NHS Foundation Trust to ensure an effective response to new and emerging pandemics
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HR37 Supporting Colleagues
This policy describes the standards and processes required to support colleagues that are affected by incidents an events at work.
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SA08: Fire safety
To provide information and guidance to Mersey Care NHS Foundation Trust directors. managers and staff on their responsibilities concerning fire safety at work.