Here is a brief description of recent policy changes. Please make yourself aware of the changes, as they may also impact training requirements.

You can find all our policies in the Policies and Documents Library. Use key search terms to narrow down your results.

Social Media Group Policy

• Further information included about safeguarding (section 6.3)
• Information included about not sharing patient identifiable information on WhatsApp (section 4)

Transfusion of Blood and/or Blood Components Policy

• Updated information added to consent for transfusion dependent patients (section 9, page 15)
• Procedure to follow for rare clinical situations (page 22)
• New indications codes for transfusion in adults

Section 13b The Medicine Code Controlled Drugs CD Management in Acute Trust Clinical Areas

• Disposal of refused doses of CDs updated

Section 13c The Medicine Code Controlled Drugs Community Healthcare

• Clarity as to which staff may administer CDs in the community
• Process for locked box assessment template reference added
• Update to recording or ordering, collecting and returning of CDs to documentation in SystmOne
• Amendment of requirement for two registered staff to return CDs to pharmacy store

Prevention and Management of Pressure Ulcers Policy

• Replaced Waterlow pressure ulcer risk assessment with PURPOSE T.

Community Dysphagia Policy

• Changes made to roles and responsibilities following learning from incidents.