Policies A to Z

This policy sets out to ensure equitable and fairaccess to learning and development which is offered to the whole workforce reflecting the underpinning values of the Trust. Individuals and teams will be supported to use their learning as a means of continuous improvement and enable them to deliver the highest standards of care.

The policy gives guidance on the different types of leave; the length of leave, whether this should be paid or unpaid and the procedures for applying for paid or unpaid leave.

The policy ensures compliance with requirements under the Health and Safety at Work Act (HSWA) and Control of Substances Hazardous to Health Regulations (COSHH). Best practice for protection against legionellosis

To provide an approach which recognises the importance of seeking to tackle performance issues for our medical workforce through training or other remedial action rather than solely through disciplinary action.

This policy describes the responsibilities of staff when dealing with illicit substance use by people using Trust services.

This policy has been developed to offer guidance and support to Healthcare Professionals and is designed to assist staff in exercising their clinical judgment, when considering the facilitation of leave to informal patients.

To ensure a timely response to medical emergencies i.e. cardiac arrest.

A co-ordinated approach to liaising with the media and management of the Trust’s reputation. Clear guidance on the appropriate and safe use of social media in relation to the Trust’s activities to manage the Trust’s reputation online.

This policy minimises the risk of using, procuring, operating, maintaining and disposing of medical devices.

Medicines code procedure, medicines guidelines for high dose antipsychotics, hypnotic medicines, PRN, writing prescriptions, allergy recording, anticoagulants, community team, controlled drug management, covert administration of medicines, transfer of care summary and prescription sheet, FP10 prescriptions, homely remedies, involving people, management of pharmaceutical waste and returns, medicines reconciliation, methotrexate, nursing staff dispensing, opioid medicines

This policy aims to educate and inform managers about potential indicator, and related issues, regarding menopause and hormonal changes. Empower our staff to feel confident to openly discuss and request support and understand how reasonable adjustments can be requested and successfully implemented.

Guidance for working with people who lack the capacity to make decisions - Mental Capacity Act (MCA)

Joint local Response Agreement between Surrey Police, Surrey Care Providers and Surrey Agencies for the management of adults who are receiving care services and who are then missing.

This policy explains the guidelines for handling of money and property belonging to people who use Trust services.

The mortality policy provides a framework for identifying and minimising deaths from sub optimal care and to learn from mistakes.

To manage compliance with the manual handling operations regulations 1992. Shows correct moving and handling technique