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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.

These guidelines provide clear guidance in respect of the requirements of the same sex accommodation standards and establishes how the Trust will monitor and respond in the event of any exception to ensure the delivery of clean, safe environments which provide care that guarantees privacy and dignity. Mixed sex occurrence should be considered a never event. Mixing should only occur where it is clinically justified for all the service users affected.

The benefits and contribution that assistance dogs, therapy and pet animals offer in enhancing the quality of life and care experience is well documented, especially in mental health. In certain circumstances, animal visits to ward and clinical areas may be allowed if a thorough risk assessment has been undertaken and any identified risks are managed appropriately, as such visits have been shown to have numerous psychological and physical benefits which may outweigh the infection control issues.

Evaluation of existing and new services helps the Trust to:  Improve services and outcomes  Determine value and effectiveness  Make informed decisions regarding services and care The purpose of this policy is to set out a framework for staff undertaking service evaluation projects in Mid Mersey Division.

The crisis telephone pathway will provide 24/7, open access telephone lines for urgent NHS mental health support, advice and triage. In providing an open access service, there should be no restrictions on who can refer as mental health crisis should be self defined. This would include service users currently open to secondary mental health care services. The aim of this crisis line is to ensure that qualified practitioners receiving calls are able, as part of the telephone screening process, to recognise, respond to, formulate and safety plan clinical risk in order to ensure patient safety is a primary objective of the team. The Mental Health Crisis Line will be staffed by Assistant Psychologists from across all Mid Mersey boroughs.

The Discharge Medicines Service enables NHS Trusts to send referrals direct to the nominated community pharmacy of patients who are eligible and would benefit from extra guidance around newly prescribed medicines, including a copy of the patient's discharge prescription, aiming to reduce re-admissions to hospital. The automated referral process and eligibility are determined in this SOP.

This policy provides guidance to Non-Executive Directors, AHMs, MHA Services staff and, more widely, all Trust staff on the governance arrangements surrounding the Trust’s appointment of, and ongoing relationship with, AHM volunteers

The purpose of this policy is to provide a flexible and reflective approach to the assessment and management for patients who present with previous or current self-harming behaviour within care services. It enables all practitioners to offer evidence-based interventions and care for such individuals through a comprehensive, research-based approach. This will inform individual support and care plans which will direct consistent staff approach and interventions.

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Medical Appraisal and Revalidation Policy NWBH The aim of this policy is to ensure that all licensed medical practitioners (doctors) with a prescribed connection to Mid Mersey Division (formerly North West Boroughs Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust)undergo a high quality and consistent form of annual medical appraisal.