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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.

CH183-Supporting Adults with Behaviour that Challenges, Distressed Behaviour and Restrictive Practice Policy

{{org_field_logo}} {{org_field_name}} Registration Number: {{org_field_registration_no}} Supporting Adults with Behaviour that Challenges, Distressed Behaviour and Restrictive Practice Policy 1. Purpose The purpose of this policy is to provide a clear, lawful and person-centred framework for supporting adults in the care home whose behaviour may challenge others, place themselves or others at risk, or indicate distress, unmet […]

CH182-Managing Childrens and Your Peoples Challenging Behaviour Policy

{{org_field_logo}} {{org_field_name}} Registration Number: {{org_field_registration_no}} Managing Children’s and Young People’s Challenging Behaviour Policy 1. Purpose The purpose of this policy is to ensure that {{org_field_name}} adopts a safe, proactive, trauma-informed, respectful and person-centred approach to understanding and responding to behaviour that communicates distress, unmet need, pain, fear, anxiety, trauma, sensory overload or other risk factors […]

CH181-Burns and Scalds Prevention and Management Policy

{{org_field_logo}} {{org_field_name}} Registration Number: {{org_field_registration_no}} Burns and Scalds Prevention and Management Policy 1. Purpose The purpose of this policy is to set out how {{org_field_name}} prevents, identifies, manages and learns from burns and scalds within its care home services in England. Burns and scalds are a significant risk for people living in care homes, particularly […]

CH180-Refurbishment and Building Structure Works Policy

{{org_field_logo}} {{org_field_name}} Registration Number: {{org_field_registration_no}} Refurbishment and Building Structure Works Policy 1. Purpose The purpose of this policy is to ensure that any refurbishment, maintenance, repair, redecoration, installation, infrastructure change or building structure works carried out at premises managed by {{org_field_name}} are planned, approved, risk assessed, monitored and completed in a way that protects people’s […]

CH179-Managing Blood-Borne Viruses Policy

{{org_field_logo}} {{org_field_name}} Registration Number: {{org_field_registration_no}} Managing Blood-Borne Viruses (BBVs) Policy 1. Purpose The purpose of this policy is to ensure that {{org_field_name}} effectively identifies, assesses, prevents and manages the risks associated with blood-borne viruses (BBVs), including hepatitis B, hepatitis C and HIV, within a care home setting. The policy supports safe, person-centred and non-discriminatory care […]

CH178-Safe Use of Bedrails Policy

{{org_field_logo}} {{org_field_name}} Registration Number: {{org_field_registration_no}} Safe Use of Bedrails Policy 1. Purpose The purpose of this policy is to ensure that bedrails (also known as side rails or cot sides) are used safely, appropriately, and lawfully in all care settings supported by {{org_field_name}}. Bedrails are intended to reduce the risk of falls from bed, but […]

CH177-Communal Toilets and Bathrooms Policy

{{org_field_logo}} {{org_field_name}} Registration Number: {{org_field_registration_no}} Communal Toilets and Bathrooms Policy 1. Purpose The purpose of this policy is to ensure that all communal toilets and bathrooms in settings managed by {{org_field_name}} are clean, safe, accessible, well-maintained, and used in a way that promotes the dignity, privacy, and wellbeing of the people we support. Communal facilities […]

CH176-Peoples Decision-Making and Autonomy Policy

{{org_field_logo}} {{org_field_name}} Registration Number: {{org_field_registration_no}} People’s Decision-Making and Autonomy Policy 1. Purpose This policy ensures that all individuals supported by {{org_field_name}} are empowered to make decisions about their own lives, care, and treatment to the fullest extent possible. It aligns with legal and regulatory obligations including the Care Act 2014, Mental Capacity Act 2005, and […]

CH175-Assessing People for NHS Funding Policy

{{org_field_logo}} {{org_field_name}} Registration Number: {{org_field_registration_no}} Assessing People for NHS Funding Policy 1. Purpose The purpose of this policy is to ensure that {{org_field_name}} supports eligible individuals to access appropriate NHS funding for their health and care needs, including NHS Continuing Healthcare (CHC) and NHS Funded Nursing Care (FNC). This policy outlines how we identify individuals […]

CH174-Aseptic Technique Policy

{{org_field_logo}} {{org_field_name}} Registration Number: {{org_field_registration_no}} Aseptic Technique Policy 1. Purpose The purpose of this policy is to outline clear procedures and standards for the use of aseptic technique in home care settings to prevent infection and ensure the safety of the people we support. Aseptic technique is essential during clinical procedures such as wound care, […]