Adult Social Care invoices
Invoices have now been issued following a short delay, and associated direct debit collection dates will be adjusted accordingly. There is no need to contact us at this time.
Recovering equipment
In this section
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1Policy statement
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2Purpose
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3Scope
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4Definitions
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5Legal Context
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6Expected Death
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7Unexpected and/or suspicious death
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8Information recording
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9Funeral arrangements
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10Medication
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11Media
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12Possessions
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13Supporting others who use the service
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14Supporting staff
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15Death data processing
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16Carers
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17Pets
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18Recovering equipment
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19Practice guidance
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20Implementation
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21Monitoring and review
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22Expected death flow chart
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23Unexpected and/or suspicious death flow chart
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24Appendix 1 – Guidance on multicultural issues
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25Appendix 2 – Useful organisations and websites
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26Policy details
Although some staff may be given training in emergency first aid they are not expected to be qualified first-aiders. If staff are present when an individual dies they must summon professional assistance (either the GP or the ambulance service) and take only such immediate measures as they feel competent with, or are instructed to take by the person they contact. They must report to their Line Manager as soon as possible and then follow the procedures in section 6 or 7, as appropriate.
Although some staff may be given training in emergency first aid they are not expected to be qualified first-aiders. If staff are present when an individual dies they must summon professional assistance (either the GP or the ambulance service) and take only such immediate measures as they feel competent with, or are instructed to take by the person they contact. They must report to their Line Manager as soon as possible and then follow the procedures in section 6 or 7, as appropriate.
18.1 Gloucestershire Industrial Service (GIS) are responsible for the delivery, collection, refurbishment and servicing of medical equipment for the NHS and Social Care Services in Gloucestershire. Once they have been informed about the death of an individual they will arrange for the delivery and collection of all equipment.
18.2 C&ACD social care staff will advise representatives/next of kin that any equipment borrowed from charitable organisations, e.g. the Red Cross, should be returned.
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