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Policy Bundle: Care Home Policies and Procedures (England)

All the policies that a care home needs to stay compliant with the current regulations and with the CQC.

CH24-Management of Accidents, Incidents, and Near Misses Policy

{{org_field_logo}} {{org_field_name}} Registration Number: {{org_field_registration_no}} Management of Accidents, Incidents, and Near Misses Policy Management of Accidents, Incidents, and Near Misses Policy Purpose and Scope Purpose: This policy establishes a structured approach for managing, reporting, and investigating all accidents, incidents, near misses, and dangerous occurrences in our care home. Its goal is to ensure the safety […]

CH23-Lone Working and Staff Safety Policy

{{org_field_logo}} {{org_field_name}} Registration Number: {{org_field_registration_no}} Lone Working and Staff Safety Policy Purpose and Scope This policy outlines {{org_field_name}}’s commitment to protecting the health, safety and welfare of staff who may work alone within our residential or nursing care home facility. It is designed in the voice of a Care Quality Commission (CQC) inspector, emphasizing compliance […]

CH22-Handling and Disposal of Hazardous Substances Policy

{{org_field_logo}} {{org_field_name}} Registration Number: {{org_field_registration_no}} Handling and Disposal of Hazardous Substances Policy 1. Purpose The purpose of this policy is to ensure that {{org_field_name}} adheres to the highest standards of health and safety when handling and disposing of hazardous substances. These include cleaning chemicals, clinical waste, medicines, bodily fluids, and other potentially harmful substances used […]

CH21-Medication Management and Administration Policy

{{org_field_logo}} {{org_field_name}} Registration Number: {{org_field_registration_no}} Medication Management and Administration Policy (Care Homes in England) Purpose and Scope This policy outlines the procedures for safe medication management and administration in our care home, in line with regulatory standards and best practice guidelines. It covers all types of medicines, including prescribed medications, controlled drugs, “PRN” (as-needed) medicines, […]

CH20-Fire Safety and Evacuation Procedures

{{org_field_logo}} {{org_field_name}} Registration Number: {{org_field_registration_no}} 1. Purpose The purpose of this policy is to ensure that fire safety measures and evacuation procedures in our care home are robust, effective and fully compliant with the Health and Social Care Act 2008 and associated regulations, including the Health and Social Care Act 2008 (Regulated Activities) Regulations 2014 […]

CH19-Emergency and Business Continuity Plan

{{org_field_logo}} {{org_field_name}} Registration Number: {{org_field_registration_no}} Emergency and Business Continuity Plan 1. Purpose The purpose of this policy is to ensure that {{org_field_name}} is fully prepared to respond effectively to emergencies, critical incidents, and business disruptions, ensuring the safety, well-being, and continuity of care for the people we support. This policy outlines how we anticipate, plan […]

CH18-Risk Management and Assessment Policy

{{org_field_logo}} {{org_field_name}} Registration Number: {{org_field_registration_no}} Risk Management and Assessment Policy 1. Purpose The purpose of this policy is to establish a structured and systematic approach to identifying, assessing, managing, and mitigating risks in our care home. Our goal is to ensure that all individuals receiving care, as well as staff members, are protected from avoidable […]

CH17-Infection Prevention and Control Policy

{{org_field_logo}} {{org_field_name}} Registration Number: {{org_field_registration_no}} Infection Prevention and Control Policy Registered Manager: {{org_field_registered_manager_first_name}} {{org_field_registered_manager_last_name}} Tel: {{org_field_registered_manager_phone}}, Email: {{org_field_registered_manager_email}})Infection Control Lead: {{org_field_infection_control_lead_name}} ({{org_field_infection_control_lead_role}})Safeguarding Lead: {{org_field_safeguarding_lead_name}} – ({{org_field_safeguarding_lead_role}}) Purpose and Scope This Infection Prevention and Control (IPC) Policy outlines how {{org_field_name}} prevents and controls infections to protect residents, staff, and visitors. It applies to all services we […]

CH16-Health and Safety at Work Policy

{{org_field_logo}} {{org_field_name}} Registration Number: {{org_field_registration_no}} Health and Safety at Work Policy 1. Purpose The purpose of this policy is to establish a comprehensive framework for ensuring the health, safety, and welfare of all staff, people we support, visitors, and contractors within {{org_field_name}}. This policy aligns with CQC Fundamental Standards and the Health and Safety at […]

CH15-Regulated Activities Compliance Policy

{{org_field_logo}} {{org_field_name}} Registration Number: {{org_field_registration_no}} Regulated Activities Compliance Policy 1. Purpose The purpose of this policy is to ensure that our care home operates in full compliance with Regulation 4: Regulated Activities under the Health and Social Care Act 2008 (Regulated Activities) Regulations 2014. This policy sets out how we manage our compliance efficiently, ensuring […]