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

All our policies are found on the Policies and Documents Library. You can search for them by using key words, the policy name or number.

Evacuation and Shelter Plan (new)

Evacuation and shelter planning is part of broader emergency preparedness, and this plan should be read in context with other Incident Response Plans. Read it here: Evacuation Shelter Plan for WEB 17.08.23.pdf (cht.nhs.uk)

Menopause Policy (new)

This new policy has been designed to provide a comprehensive framework for colleagues and managers in the management of menopause in the workplace. It identifies support available including signposting colleagues to useful resources. Read it here: P-66-2023 Menopause Policy NEW.pdf (cht.nhs.uk)

Major Incident Plan

What has changed? Various action cards amended or removed  - see the document summary table on page two for details. Read it here: CBRN Plan (cht.nhs.uk)

Management and Investigation of Transfusion Reactions Policy

What has changed? Minor change to refer moderate and severe transfusion reactions to the Transfusion Laboratory. Read it here: C-27-2010 Blood Reactions Policy v4.2.pdf (cht.nhs.uk)

Blood Transfusion Policy

What has changed? Reminder to check patient identifiers on electronic hand-held BloodTrack device, BloodTrack training requirements added, change to include Blood Products to be administered using BloodTrack and the removal of Hepatitis E virus as a Special Requirement. Read it here: C-14-2013 Blood Transfusion Policy v11.2.pdf (cht.nhs.uk)