Trust Board Febuary 2010 - Sandwell & West Birmingham Hospitals

SWBTB (2/10) 037 (a)
17.2 Awareness of policy
This policy will be posted on the intranet, highlighted at team brief when reviewed and will be raised
at induction and subsequent training sessions.
17.3 Breach of policy
Breach of policy will be investigated and may be reviewed under the incident reporting
arrangements.
18 Equality
The Trust recognises the diversity of the local community and those in its employ. Our aim is to
provide a safe environment, free from discrimination, and a place where all individuals are treated
fairly, with dignity and appropriately to their needs.
The Trust recognises the equality impacts on all aspects of its day-to-day operations and has
produced an Equality Statement Policy to reflect this. All policies are assessed in accordance with the
equality initial screening toolkit, the results for which are monitored centrally.
19 Policy Review
This policy will be reviewed every three years. Earlier review may be required in exceptional
circumstances, organizational change or relevant changes in legislation or guidance.
20 References
• POLICY FOR CONSENT FOR HOSPITAL POST MORTEMS, RETENTION AND THE RESPECTFUL DISPOSAL OF
HUMAN TISSUES.
• DNACPR POLICY
• POLICY FOR ASSESSING MENTAL CAPACITY AND COMPLYING WITH THE MENTAL CAPACITY ACT 2005
• PHOTOGRAPHIC & VIDEO RECORDING CONSENT & CONFIDENTIALITY POLICY
• The NHS Constitution (DH, 2009)
• Reference guide to consent for examination or treatment (DH, 2001)
• Good practice in consent: achieving the NHS plan commitment to patient centred
consent practice (Health Service Circular HSC 2001/023)
• Seeking Consent: working with children (DH, 2001)
• Research governance framework for health and social care: Second edition (DH,
2005)
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