The SA01: Policy Management Framework is your guide to writing/developing or reviewing a policy to ensure it meets with Trust standards.
Use the search function to find the relevant document. If you are unable to open any PDF documents, you can download Adobe Reader by clicking here.
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.
MMP45 Administration of Medicines by Health Care Support Workers (HCSW)
This procedure describes the limitations of the administration of medication by Health Care Support Workers (HCSWs) including Health Care Assistants (HCAs) and Assistant Practitioners (APs) in Community Physical Health Services.
It will ensure administration of medicines is undertaken by appropriately qualified and competent HCAs and APs with documented authority and competencies, working under the delegation of a Registered Health Care Professionals.
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- Trust wide