All the policies that a care home needs to stay compliant with the current regulations and with the CQC.
{{org_field_logo}} {{org_field_name}} Registration Number: {{org_field_registration_no}} CQC Regulations Policy 1. Purpose The purpose of this policy is to outline how {{org_field_name}} meets and maintains compliance with the fundamental standards set out by the Care Quality Commission (CQC) under the Health and Social Care Act 2008 (Regulated Activities) Regulations 2014. It sets out the expectations and responsibilities […]
{{org_field_logo}} {{org_field_name}} Registration Number: {{org_field_registration_no}} Preventing Suicide by Hanging and Strangulation Policy 1. Purpose The purpose of this policy is to ensure that {{org_field_name}} adopts a proactive, preventative, and safeguarding-focused approach to identifying, managing, and reducing the risk of suicide by hanging and strangulation among the people we support. Hanging is one of the most […]
{{org_field_logo}} {{org_field_name}} Registration Number: {{org_field_registration_no}} Gas Safety and Compliance Policy 1. Purpose The purpose of this policy is to outline how {{org_field_name}} ensures full compliance with gas safety regulations in a home care environment, ensuring the health, safety, and welfare of the people we support, staff, and visitors. This policy supports our legal duties under […]
{{org_field_logo}} {{org_field_name}} Registration Number: {{org_field_registration_no}} Isolating People During Infections Policy 1. Purpose The purpose of this policy is to outline how {{org_field_name}} manages the isolation of individuals during outbreaks of infectious diseases. It ensures that service users’ dignity and respect are maintained while effectively preventing the spread of infections within the care home. This policy […]
{{org_field_logo}} {{org_field_name}} Registration Number: {{org_field_registration_no}} Stroke Awareness, Prevention, and Care Policy 1. Purpose This policy ensures that all staff at {{org_field_name}} understand the importance of stroke awareness, are equipped to identify signs of a stroke, respond promptly and appropriately, and support individuals with stroke-related conditions. It sets out clear protocols for early identification, timely emergency […]
{{org_field_logo}} {{org_field_name}} Registration Number: {{org_field_registration_no}} Cold Weather and Winter Safety Policy 1. Purpose The purpose of this policy is to ensure that {{org_field_name}} takes proactive and practical steps to safeguard the health, wellbeing, and safety of the people we support and our staff during cold weather and winter conditions. Cold weather presents increased risks, particularly […]
{{org_field_logo}} {{org_field_name}} Registration Number: {{org_field_registration_no}} Wound Care and Management Policy 1. Purpose The purpose of this policy is to ensure that all people supported by {{org_field_name}} receive safe, effective, person-centred wound care that promotes healing, prevents infection, and maintains dignity. This policy aligns with the requirements of Regulation 12 (Safe Care and Treatment), Regulation 9 […]
{{org_field_logo}} {{org_field_name}} Registration Number: {{org_field_registration_no}} Working with External Providers and Agencies in Home Care Policy 1. Purpose The purpose of this policy is to ensure that {{org_field_name}} maintains effective, safe, and compliant working relationships with all external providers, agencies, and third-party professionals involved in the care and support of the people we support. This includes […]
{{org_field_logo}} {{org_field_name}} Registration Number: {{org_field_registration_no}} Safe Management of Warfarin and Anticoagulant Therapy Policy 1. Purpose The purpose of this policy is to ensure the safe, effective, and consistent management of Warfarin and other anticoagulant therapies for the people we support at {{org_field_name}}. Anticoagulants are high-risk medicines due to their potential for causing serious harm if […]
{{org_field_logo}} {{org_field_name}} Registration Number: {{org_field_registration_no}} Volunteer and Intern Recruitment, Training, and Support Policy 1. Purpose This policy outlines how {{org_field_name}} recruits, trains, supervises, and supports volunteers and interns in a home care setting. Volunteers and interns are valuable contributors to enhancing the quality of care, companionship, and engagement for the people we support. This policy […]
