DCW166-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}} takes appropriate and proportionate action where pests may affect the health, safety or well-being of individuals receiving care and support or persons working for the service. This policy supports compliance with the Regulation and Inspection […]
DCW165-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}} maintains effective arrangements for responding to emergency shortages of supplies, medicines, personal protective equipment (PPE), staff and other resources required to deliver the domiciliary support service safely and effectively. {{org_field_name}} will […]
DCW164-Confidential Information for Research and Planning Policy
{{org_field_logo}} {{org_field_name}} Registration Number: {{org_field_registration_no}} Confidential Information for Research and Planning Policy 1. Purpose The purpose of this policy is to ensure that confidential and personal information relating to individuals receiving domiciliary support is used and disclosed lawfully, fairly, securely and transparently, including where information is requested or proposed to be used for research, service […]
DCW163-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 ensure that {{org_field_name}} effectively manages the risk of Legionella bacteria in water systems, safeguarding the health and well-being of service users, staff, and visitors. This policy ensures compliance with the Health and Safety at Work […]
DCW162-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 {{org_field_name}} identifies, assesses, responds to and monitors pain experienced by individuals receiving domiciliary support in a safe, timely and person-centred manner. Pain assessment and management must form part of the individual’s overall assessment, personal […]
DCW161-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 set clear expectations for appropriate workplace relationships, professional boundaries and standards of conduct within our domiciliary support service. It is intended to ensure that all staff, workers and others working for or on behalf of […]
DCW160-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 and supportive working environment for employees who are pregnant, have recently given birth or are breastfeeding, and complies with applicable employment, equality and health and […]
DCW159-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 satisfactory standards of hygiene and infection prevention and control when providing domiciliary support services in individuals’ own homes. Appropriate cleaning, disinfection and decontamination practices are essential to minimise the risk of […]
DCW158-Gathering Feedback Policy
{{org_field_logo}} {{org_field_name}} Registration Number: {{org_field_registration_no}} Gathering Feedback Policy 1. Purpose The purpose of this policy is to set out the arrangements by which the domiciliary support service obtains, records, reviews, analyses and acts upon feedback about the quality of care and support it provides. The service will maintain effective arrangements for monitoring, reviewing and improving […]
DCW157-Fixed-Term Employment Contracts Policy
{{org_field_logo}} {{org_field_name}} Registration Number: {{org_field_registration_no}} Fixed-Term Employment Contracts Policy 1. Purpose The purpose of this policy is to ensure that {{org_field_name}} uses and manages fixed-term employment contracts lawfully, fairly and in a manner that supports the safe and effective delivery of domiciliary support services. This policy is designed to ensure compliance with applicable employment and […]