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Important Medication Information
HCPA has worked with local CCGs and national resources to create a platform to enable all providers in Hertfordshire to have access to up-to-date information on how to manage medication safely. The webpage includes information on: Local and national policies and...
The StopFalls App is finally here on all platforms
Our innovative approach to reducing falls through exercises, assessments and prevention techniques We have created and launched our StopFalls App in conjunction with our StopFalls Campaign. The StopFalls app is the first one-stop-shop for all important falls resources...
Fire Safety study day – An afternoon session is now available!
Due to a positive response from our members, we have now opened an afternoon session at this vital fire safety study day. This fully funded workshop is for all Care Providers working in Residential or Supported Living services and will cover management obligations,...
Resources to Support Safer Care for Patients at Risk of Autonomic Dysreflexia
Source: Herts Valley Clinical Commissioning Group (HVCCG) Below is the fifth edition of HVCCG’s Care Homes newsletter that is directed to care home staff, GP’s and community pharmacists, and has been compiled by the Pharmacy and Medicines Optimisation Team...
Principles of Safeguarding Supervision
Source: Hertfordshire Safeguarding Adults Board The Principles of Safeguarding Supervision paper outlines the core principles of effective supervision to which the Safeguarding Adults Board in Hertfordshire requires all member agencies to implement. The HSAB is...
New HSAB Safeguarding Adult Review Guide and Referral Form
Source: Hertfordshire Safeguarding Adults Board (HSAB) The guide for practitioners provides guidance on the Hertfordshire Safeguarding Adults Board (HSAB)’s Safeguarding Adults Review purpose and processes. This guide will assist people to decide when to refer...
Changes to CQC Notification Forms
Source: CQC Additional prompts added to some Statutory Notifications forms Below is a letter written by the Chief Executive of the Care Quality Commission (CQC) in regards to changes to the way incidents are reported to the CQC with the aim of reducing the...