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Staff Facilities in Care Homes Policy

Policy Statement

This policy describes the provision made for staff facilities in {{org_field_name}} in line with its statutory duties of care to its employees.

{{org_field_name}} recognises its requirements under the Workplace (Health, Safety and Welfare) Regulations 1992 to, “so far as is reasonably practicable”, provide adequate and appropriate welfare facilities for staff while they are at work. The home understands that providing for the welfare of staff is a legal requirement under the above regulations.

Procedure

1. Adequate and accessible toilet and hand washing facilities will be provided for employees including:
   a. enough flushing toilets and hand washbasins for those expected to use them
   b. separate, clean, well-lit, well-ventilated and well-maintained facilities for men and women with hot and cold running water
   c. a supply of toilet paper and, for female employees, a means of disposing of sanitary dressings
   d. enough soap or other washing agents
   e. basins large enough to wash hands and forearms if necessary
   f. means for drying hands, eg paper towels or a hot air dryer
   g. elbow-operated taps in clinical areas and pedal-operated waste bins
   h. disabled facilities
   i. disinfectant hand-rubs (where required).
2. Drinking water will be provided.
3. A suitable seating area will be made available for staff to use during breaks; this will be kept in a clean and hygienic, well-maintained condition and be located where food will not get contaminated. It will have washing facilities nearby, and a means of heating food or water for hot drinks.
4. Changing rooms will be provided (male and female) for staff to change into and out of their uniforms and where they can store their possessions. The changing rooms will:
   a. be readily accessible
   b. contain, or lead directly to, clothing storage and washing facilities
   c. provide seating
   d. provide a means for hanging clothes
   e. ensure the privacy of the user.
5. A room for pregnant women/nursing mothers to rest or lie down will be provided.
6. Suitable occupational health facilities and access will be provided to ensure adequate support for staff health and infection control.
7. All staff welfare facilities will be regularly reviewed, monitored and made subject to agreement with staff representatives.

Implementation

All staff are responsible for the implementation of this policy. Overall responsibility for ensuring that the policy is implemented, monitored and reviewed rests with the manager.

Information on the policy will be:

• circulated to all staff
• provided to all new employees.

Training

All new staff should read this policy as part of their induction process. Those with specific duties and responsibilities under the policy will be offered additional training.

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