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Best Practice in Intimate Personal Care Policy

1. Purpose This policy outlines {{org_field_name}}’s commitment to providing intimate personal care with dignity, respect, and sensitivity while ensuring compliance with CQC regulations, the Health and Social Care Act 2008 (Regulated Activities) Regulations 2014, and Regulation 10 – Dignity and Respect. The policy ensures that all personal care is delivered in a manner that promotes independence, privacy, and well-being for the people we support.

2. Scope This policy applies to all staff involved in the provision of intimate personal care at {{org_field_name}}, including nurses, care assistants, and support staff. It covers all aspects of personal care, including washing, dressing, toileting, continence care, and menstrual care, ensuring best practices are followed to uphold dignity and safety.

3. Principles of Best Practice in Intimate Personal Care

4. Providing Intimate Personal Care Safely and Respectfully

5. Specific Areas of Intimate Personal Care

6. Safeguarding and Recognising Abuse

7. Infection Prevention and Control in Personal Care

8. Staff Training and Competency

9. Documentation and Record-Keeping

10. Family and People We Support Involvement

11. Related Policies

12. Policy Review


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