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Our values drive everything we do Our Trust values underpin everything we do here at Mersey Care. We expect everyone who works at the Trust to embody our values. Our Mersey CARES model (see…
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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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Care Certificate Course Information: Mersey Care has given the commitment that identified support staff, Band 2-4, will have the opportunity to complete the Care Certificate training. The uptake of the Care Certificate will directly impact upon our patient experience and contribute to our vision of “Our vision is to lead the way in whole-person, life-long care that helps people live happier, healthier lives”. In addition staff will have a more in-depth understanding of care and the competencies required to care for patients in Health and Social Care. This course will give staff the basis from which they can further develop and maximise their potential and progress in their career. Target Audience: Newly appointed B2-4 Health Care Support Workers completely new to working in health care. NB: Colleagues who can evidence over 12 months experience in a Healthcare setting or have achieved a higher level Health & Social Care qualification will be exempt Learning Outcomes: To achieve overall Care Certificate standard learners must complete the 15 Standards and Observations during a 12 week period: 350: Care Certificate Standards (1, 2, 3, 5, 6, 7, 8 & 9) – eLearning 350: MAND CSTF Equality Diversity and Human Rights Level 1 – eLearning 350: MAND CSTF Safeguarding Adults – Level 1 – eLearning 350: MAND CSTF Safeguarding Children – Level 1 – eLearning 350: MAND CSTF Health and Safety – Level 1 – eLearning 350: MAND CSTF Infection Control – Level 1 – eLearning 350: MAND Data Security Awareness – eLearning 350: Basic Life Support / Automated External Defibrillation – Classroom To support the overall completion of the Care Certificate the learner requires practical observations against the Care Certificate standards detailed in this document. The assessor can be your manager, assessor or someone else authorised (to be determined at Divisional level). Refresher: Once only
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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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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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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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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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P39 Verification of Expected Adult Death by Registered Nurses - v9 - Nov 25
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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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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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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.
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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