Policies A to Z

Policy to support and manage matters relating to sickness absence. Provides a framework for managing and reporting ill-health.

This policy refers to Advance Statements about a person's preferences of care, and Advance Decisions about the refusal of treatments. It also refers to Mental Capacity and Best Interests.

The alcohol and substance misuse policy:
- raises awareness of the dangers of alcohol and substances
- encourages staff to seek help if they feel they have a problem
- provides guidance for managers who suspect an employee has been misusing substances or alcohol and the appropriate actions to take

Policy providing a framework for appraisal and personal development in line with the Trust's requirements. Highlighting roles and responsibilities.

This policy discusses the safe identification and management of Asbestos Containing Materials (ACM).

The eating, drinking and swallowing policy adopts the principles outlined in the Surrey Safeguarding Adults choking policy. It includes strategies to minimise / reduce the risk of choking. Eating, drinking and swallowing assessments will be carried out by speech and language therapists (SALT)

This policy gives guidance about improving staff performance, and treating staff fairly when they have difficulties performing satisfactorily.

This policy outlines the key principles of care planning to enable our healthcare professionals to deliver personalised care.

CCTV is used to enhance security and reduce crime and anti-social behaviour, making people feel more safe. The policy provides guidance on design, installation and use of closed circuit television (CCTV)

Defines who can act as a chaperone for consultations, physical examination or procedure and the consent that is needed.

Provide guidance to all Trust staff who are directly involved in the administration and management of charitable funds.

This policy and procedure set out the guidance for managing risks and safeguarding the wellbeing of children and young people, who may visit any of our facilities either as visitors or for outpatient appointments.

This policy gives the framework for the effective management of disputes and claims concerning clinical negligence covered by the NHS Resolution (NHSR) Clinical Negligence Scheme for Trusts (CNST), Employer Liability (EL), Public Liability (PL), Liabilities to Third Parties Scheme (LTPS), and property claims covered by the Property Expenses Scheme (PES).

This policy describes the roles and responsibilities of staff involved in clinical audit activities, ensuring a link between clinical audit and quality improvement.

To provide all qualified, unqualified and administration staff working with people who use services and carers with guidance on what should be written in a health record and their overall responsibilities for good records management. It aims to ensure that there are minimum standards that are required for the health record and that there is consistent management of health records across the Trust.

This policy sets out good clinical risk assessment and management practices, including positive risk management. Possible risks include self-harm, self-neglect, suicide, re-offending, harm to others, exploitation, and accidental harm.