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Guideline for the use of medication in the management of …

WEB6.1 A basic algorithm for the step-wise management of acute behavioural disturbance is shown in Fig 1. This is adapted from the BAP/NAPICU Evidence-based consensus …

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Therapeutic Observation and Engagement Policy

WEBMental illness can impact upon sleep patterns, with some individuals experiencing greater fears, anxieties, and levels of arousal during the night. The period immediately after …

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CYTOTOXIC DRUG GUIDELINES

WEBSome cytotoxic drugs (e.g. fluorouracil) may cause redness, soreness, scaling and peeling of the affected skin after one or two weeks of use. This may last for several weeks after …

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Clinical Risk Assessment and Management in Mental Health …

WEB1 Clinical Risk Assessment and Management in Mental Health Services Author: Patient Safety Lead Directorate Heads of Nursing Sponsor/Executive: Director of Nursing and …

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ADMISSION, RECEIPT AND SCRUTINY OF STATUTORY …

WEBUnder MHA 1983, section 32(2), the Secretary of State may make regulations prescribing the form of any application, recommendation or report required by Part II of the Act. The …

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Clozapine – Prescribing and Monitoring Guideline

WEB10.2 Starting clozapine for psychotic disorders occurring during the course of Parkinson's disease, in cases where standard treatment has failed. The starting dose is 12.5 …

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GUIDELINES FOR THE PRESCRIBING AND MONITORING OF …

WEB7 Toxicity. 7.1 Signs of toxicity include blurred vision, increased GI disturbances, muscle weakness, drowsiness and sluggishness, ataxia, coarse tremor, lack of coordination, …

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MENTAL HEALTH ACT 1983 CONSENT TO TREATMENT …

WEBIntroduction, purpose and scope. 1.1 Part 4 and 4A of the Mental Health Act 1983 (the Act, or the MHA) provides specific powers and safeguards relating to the medical treatment …

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Chaperone Policy for Adults and Children

WEBPage 6 of 20 part of the unique and trusting relationship between patients and practitioners. However, staff must consider the need for a chaperone on a case-by-case basis,

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Moving and Handling Policy

WEBThe Patient Safety Executive Group is chaired by the Director of Nursing and Quality and meets on a monthly basis. It is responsible for considering and monitoring the …

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Re-Feeding & Supplement Guidance for CPFT Eating Disorder …

WEB4 Definitions Re-feeding syndrome encompasses life threating acute micronutrient deficiencies, fluid and electrolyte imbalance, and disturbance of organ function and …

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Guidance on the Safe Bathing and Showering of Service Users

WEBOn Form PBATH01, record the date, time and temperature at each mixer bath tap and/or shower. Include baths and showers that are out of use but still supply water, and …

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GUIDELINES ON CONVEYANCE OF PATIENTS IN RELATION …

WEB3.1. The ambulance service, and where appropriate, the police (duty sergeant or inspector), shall be pre-warned of a mental health act assessment as soon as possible. This will …

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Guidelines for Administration of Medicines by Intramuscular …

WEB5 Version 3.0 1 Introduction, Purpose and Scope Administration of an intramuscular or subcutaneous injection should be a safe and consistent clinical procedure carried out by …

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Recommended Summary Plan for Emergency Care and …

WEBAnyone named by the person as someone to be consulted on the matter in question or on matters of that kind. Anyone engaged in caring for the person or interested in his …

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Olanzapine Long-Acting Injection (Zypadhera Guidelines for …

WEB4 Renal and/or hepatic impairment. Olanzapine Long-Acting Injection (Zypadhera®) Guidelines For Prescribing And Administration Version 5.0 Review: December 2025 …

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Urinary Catheterisation Guidance

WEBUrinary Catheterisation Guidance (V3) Page 5 of 43 1.0 INTRODUCTION 1 In the community and primary healthcare settings, long term urinary catheterisation is most

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Reading of Rights (Section 132, 132A & 133) Policy

WEB5.1 Mental Health Act 1983 (MHA 83) The Mental Health Act is the legislation governing all aspects of compulsory admission to hospital, as well as the treatment, welfare, and after …

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Venepuncture Policy

WEB4 Definitions. The term Venepuncture is also referred to as “phlebotomy” or “taking blood”. It is the process of inserting a needle into a vein (Dougherty & Lister 2015) for the purpose …

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