The SA01: Policy Management Framework is your guide to writing/developing or reviewing a policy to ensure it meets with Trust standards.
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Staff are advised to always check that they are using the correct version of any policies rather than referring to locally held copies. The most up to date version of all Trust policies can be found on this webpage.
* Please note that following the acquisition of Calderstones Partnership NHS FT, South Sefton Community Services transaction and the Liverpool Community Services NHS Trust transaction, a number of policies are specific to staff transferring from these services as indicated.
SD04 Supportive Observations
This document details (i) when general and enhanced observations should be used, (ii) which staff are best placed to carry out these observations, (iii) responsibilities for ensuring enhanced observations is used for the least amount of time clinically required, (iv) the process to be followed for assessing the level of risk for each service user, agreeing the appropriate level of observation, carrying out and recording observations and regularly reviewing the level of observation.
Divisions
- Trust wide