Here is a brief description of recent policy changes. Please make yourself aware of the changes, as they may also impact training requirements.
Policies that have been added, updated or renewed within the last 30 days are all stored on the Recent Updates page of the Policies and Documents library. So you can find these documents there or search from the homepage.
NEW - Clean Air Policy - sets out the Trust’s commitment to improving air quality by addressing pollution sources across all CHFT sites.
NEW - Energy Management Policy - outlines our approach to improving energy efficiency across all Trust buildings to support NHS net zero goals and improve financial sustainability.
Transfer Policy changes cover:
- Porter's role in transferring a patient on oxygen.
- Communication all IPC pathways.
- Transfer of patients on AIRVO/Non-Invasive Ventilation (NIV)/Continuous Positive Airway pressure machines (CPAP), Vapother.
- Increased communication regarding safeguarding.
- Transfer of patients into specialty beds.
- YAS interhospital transfer guidelines and telephone number change.
- Communication of patient needs on capacity management when ordering transfer transport.
- Change from Levels to low, medium and high risk transfers in line with the West Yorkshire Critical Care Transfer policy.
Remediation Policy for Medical Staff Not In Training Grades
- Adding factors where remediation may be required.
- Including Occupational Health and Clinical Directors where required.
- Inclusion of reference to the period after remediation.
- Updated after receiving information provided by Clinical Engineering about the new Bodyguard T syringe driver.
Pathology Minimum Dataset Policy
- Update with transfusion and histology request form requirements.
- Additional POCT information regarding EPR.
- New standards and guideline updates added to reference list.