CH168-Open Door Policy
{{org_field_logo}} {{org_field_name}} Registration Number: {{org_field_registration_no}} Open Door Policy 1. Purpose The purpose of this policy is to establish a culture of openness, transparency, and approachability within {{org_field_name}}, where staff, volunteers, people we support, and their families feel comfortable to raise ideas, feedback, concerns, or complaints directly with managers and leadership. This policy supports compliance with […]
CH167-Children and Young People’s Medication Policy
{{org_field_logo}} {{org_field_name}} Registration Number: {{org_field_registration_no}} Children and Young People’s Medication Policy 1. Purpose The purpose of this policy is to ensure the safe, effective, person-centred and legally compliant management of medicines for children and young people receiving care and support from {{org_field_name}}. This policy supports compliance with the Health and Social Care Act 2008 and […]
CH166-Pest Control Policy
{{org_field_logo}} {{org_field_name}} Registration Number: {{org_field_registration_no}} Pest Control Policy 1. Purpose The purpose of this policy is to ensure that {{org_field_name}} provides, maintains and monitors a clean, safe, hygienic and well-maintained care home environment that prevents, detects and manages pest activity promptly and effectively. Pest activity, including rodents, insects, birds and other vermin, can present risks […]
CH165-Emergency Supply Shortages and Contingency Planning Policy
{{org_field_logo}} {{org_field_name}} Registration Number: {{org_field_registration_no}} Emergency Supply Shortages and Contingency Planning Policy 1. Purpose The purpose of this policy is to ensure that {{org_field_name}} is prepared to respond efficiently and effectively to any disruptions in the supply of critical goods, services, or utilities that may impact the safety, wellbeing, or care of the people we […]
CH164-National Data Opt-Out Policy
{{org_field_logo}} {{org_field_name}} Registration Number: {{org_field_registration_no}} National Data Opt-Out Policy 1. Purpose The purpose of this policy is to set out how {{org_field_name}} complies with the National Data Opt-Out in England where confidential patient information is used or disclosed for purposes beyond an individual’s own care and treatment, such as research, planning, commissioning, approved audits or […]
CH163-Legionella Prevention and Water Safety Policy
{{org_field_logo}} {{org_field_name}} Registration Number: {{org_field_registration_no}} Legionella Prevention and Water Safety Policy 1. Purpose The purpose of this policy is to set out how {{org_field_name}} prevents, controls and manages the risk of exposure to Legionella bacteria and other water safety risks within the care home environment. Legionella can cause Legionnaires’ disease, a potentially fatal form of […]
CH162-Pain Assessment and Management Policy
{{org_field_logo}} {{org_field_name}} Registration Number: {{org_field_registration_no}} Pain Assessment and Management Policy 1. Purpose The purpose of this policy is to ensure that all people supported by {{org_field_name}} receive timely, person-centred, and evidence-based assessment and management of pain. Uncontrolled or unrecognised pain can have a significant negative impact on a person’s quality of life, mental health, mobility, […]
CH161-Workplace Relationships and Professional Conduct Policy
{{org_field_logo}} {{org_field_name}} Registration Number: {{org_field_registration_no}} Workplace Relationships and Professional Conduct Policy 1. Purpose The purpose of this policy is to promote and maintain a positive, respectful and professional working environment at {{org_field_name}}, where all staff uphold high standards of integrity, accountability, compassion, honesty and professional conduct. This policy sets out how {{org_field_name}} manages interpersonal conduct, […]
CH160-Supporting New and Expectant Mothers in the Workplace Policy
{{org_field_logo}} {{org_field_name}} Registration Number: {{org_field_registration_no}} Supporting New and Expectant Mothers in the Workplace Policy 1. Purpose The purpose of this policy is to ensure that {{org_field_name}} provides a safe, inclusive, fair and supportive working environment for employees and workers who are pregnant, have recently given birth, are breastfeeding, have experienced a pregnancy-related loss, or are […]
CH159-Cleaning, Disinfection, and Sterilisation Procedures Policy
{{org_field_logo}} {{org_field_name}} Registration Number: {{org_field_registration_no}} Cleaning, Disinfection, and Sterilisation Procedures Policy 1. Purpose The purpose of this policy is to ensure that {{org_field_name}} maintains safe, clean and hygienic premises, equipment and care environments through effective cleaning, disinfection and, where required, sterilisation arrangements. The policy aims to reduce the risk of infection, prevent avoidable harm, and […]