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:

Martha's Rule Policy

  • New policy developed to ensure compliance with NHSE guidance.

Updated:

Observation Adult Policy

  • Removed HOOP and replaced with ART.
  • Updated to incorporate the collection of Zebra devices from ART.
  • Nervecentre models reviewed two models removed as below:-
    • Community model – model does not exist.
    • Following ‘Harm’ fall – model does not exist.
  • NEWs of 3 in 1 parameter escalation.
  • Updated Resident Doctors section.
  • Updated diabetes section.
  • Updated Fluid balance section.
  • Updated ART roles/responsibilities.
  • Training section updated re ILS.
  • Community Update.
  • Incorporated Martha’s Rule.
  • Appendix 2 and 3 inserted – escalation.

Criteria-Led Discharge Policy

  • Consultation committee changed along with regulatory details.

Conflicts of Interest and Standards of Business Conduct Group Policy

  • Section 11b on page 23 refers to the expectations of the 2023 Procurement Act which has now been implemented. This section has been updated to reflect that and the new requirements of the Act in terms of conflicts on interests in the procurement processes.
  • Included reference to the Failure to Prevent Fraud offence.