Policies formerly in place within Cumbria Partnership NHS Foundation Trust (CPFT) and North Cumbria University Hospitals Trust (NCUH) that are relevant to North Cumbria Integrated Care NHS Foundation Trust (NCIC) have been adopted by NCIC.
As part of the merger process, all policies have been reviewed and rebranded as NCIC policies or are going through that process.
Policies currently under review, and signposting on who to contact for advice in the event of queries, are noted in the policy details section.
Policy templates and duidance document (only available to staff)
This document includes:
- policy templates
- guidance on how to complete the
- details of policy approval routes
- FAQs
Please note that the information in italics in the policy template is for author guidance only and should be removed once you have completed the information.
Please note that the Policy Author Checklist must be completed for each policy document and submitted as part of the approvals process.
If you're unsure of the process to follow within any policy, speak to your line manager before contacting the policy author or accountable director.
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| Age Appropriate Admissions Policy | Details |
DescriptionThis former CPFT policy has been adopted by North Cumbria Integrated Care Foundation Trust (NCIC) and should be followed by NCIC staff. Queries should be directed to the policy author. |
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| Aspergillosis Policy | Details |
Description |
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| Assessment of Adults with Incontinence and Provision of Padded Washable Products Policy | Details |
DescriptionThis former CPFT policy has been adopted by North Cumbria Integrated Care NHS Foundation Trust (NCIC) and should be followed by NCIC staff. Queries should be directed to the policy author. |
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| Blanket Restrictions Policy | Details |
DescriptionThis former CPFT policy has been adopted by North Cumbria Integrated Care NHS Foundation Trust (NCIC) and should be followed by NCIC staff. Queries should be directed to the policy author. |
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| Blood Transfusion Policy | Details |
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| Cancer Access Policy | Details |
DescriptionThis former NCUH policy has been adopted by North Cumbria Integrated Care NHS Foundation Trust (NCIC) and should be followed by NCIC staff. Queries should be directed to the policy author. |
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| Central Venous Catheter Procedure and Policy | Details |
DescriptionThis former NCUH policy has been adopted by North Cumbria Integrated Care NHS Foundation Trust (NCIC) and should be followed by NCIC staff. Queries should be directed to the policy author. |
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| Chaperone Policy | Details |
DescriptionThis former CPFT policy has been adopted by North Cumbria Integrated Care NHS Foundation Trust (NCIC) and should be followed by NCIC staff. Queries should be directed to the policy author. |
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| Clinical Supervision and Peer Review Policy | Details |
DescriptionThis former CPFT policy has been adopted by North Cumbria Integrated Care NHS Foundation Trust (NCIC) and should be followed by NCIC staff. Queries should be directed to the policy author. |
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| Clinical Risk Policy | Details |
DescriptionThis former CPFT policy has been adopted by North Cumbria Integrated Care NHS Foundation Trust (NCIC) and should be followed by NCIC staff. Queries should be directed to the policy author. |
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| Complaints PALS Policy | Details |
DescriptionThis former NCUH policy has been adopted by North Cumbria Integrated Care NHS Foundation Trust (NCIC). This policy will be combined with CPFT ‘Handling of Complaints, Concerns, Comments and Compliments’. Processes / procedures described in this policy should be followed until that time. Queries should be directed to the policy author. |
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| Complementary Therapies Policy | Details |
DescriptionThis former CPFT policy has been adopted by North Cumbria Integrated Care NHS Foundation Trust (NCIC) and should be followed by NCIC staff. Queries should be directed to the policy author. |
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| Conscious Sedation in Endoscopy Policy | Details |
DescriptionThis former NCUH policy has been adopted by North Cumbria Integrated Care NHS Foundation Trust (NCIC) and should be followed by NCIC staff. Queries should be directed to the policy author. |
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| Conscious Sedation Policy | Details |
DescriptionThis former NCUH policy has been adopted by North Cumbria Integrated Care NHS Foundation Trust (NCIC) and should be followed by NCIC staff. Queries should be directed to the policy author. |
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| Consent Policy | Details |
DescriptionThis former CPFT policy has been adopted by North Cumbria Integrated Care NHS Foundation Trust (NCIC). This policy will be combined with NCUH ‘Consent to Examination and Treatment Policy’. Processes / procedures described in this policy should be followed until that time. Queries should be directed to the policy author. |
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| Consent to Examination Treatment Policy | Details |
DescriptionThis former NCUH policy has been adopted by North Cumbria Integrated Care NHS Foundation Trust (NCIC). This policy will be combined with CPFT ‘Consent Policy’. Processes / procedures described in this policy should be followed until that time. Queries should be directed to the policy author. |
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| Continence Assessment and Provision of Containment Products for Children and Young People Policy | Details |
DescriptionThis former CPFT policy has been adopted by North Cumbria Integrated Care NHS Foundation Trust (NCIC) and should be followed by NCIC staff. Queries should be directed to the policy author. |
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| Controlled Drugs Policy | Details |
DescriptionThis former CPFT policy has been adopted by North Cumbria Integrated Care NHS Foundation Trust (NCIC) and should be followed by NCIC staff. Queries should be directed to the policy author. |
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| Delegation Guidelines for Registered Nurses and AHP | Details |
DescriptionThis former CPFT policy has been adopted by North Cumbria Integrated Care NHS Foundation Trust (NCIC) and should be followed by NCIC staff. Queries should be directed to the policy author. |
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| Delivering Same Sex Accommodation (DSSA) Policy | Details |
DescriptionThis former NCUH policy has been adopted by North Cumbria Integrated Care NHS Foundation Trust (NCIC) and should be followed by NCIC staff. Queries should be directed to the policy author. |
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| Deprivation Liberty Safeguards Policy | Details |
DescriptionThis former CPFT policy has been adopted by North Cumbria Integrated Care NHS Foundation Trust (NCIC). This policy will be combined with NCUH ‘Deprivation of Liberty Safeguards for Adults Policy’. Processes / procedures described in this policy should be followed until that time. Queries should be directed to the policy author. |
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| Deprivation of Liberty Safeguards Delgation Protocol | Details |
DescriptionThis former CPFT policy has been adopted by North Cumbria Integrated Care NHS Foundation Trust (NCIC) and should be followed by NCIC staff. Queries should be directed to the policy author. |
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| Deprivation of Liberty Safeguards Policy | Details |
DescriptionThis former NCUH policy has been adopted by North Cumbria Integrated Care NHS Foundation Trust (NCIC). This policy will be combined with CPFT ‘Deprivation of Liberty Safeguards Policy’. Processes / procedures described in this policy should be followed until that time. Queries should be directed to the policy author. |
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| DNAR Do Not Attempt Cardio Pulmonary Resuscitation Policy | Details |
DescriptionThis former NCUH policy has been adopted by North Cumbria Integrated Care NHS Foundation Trust (NCIC). This policy will be combined with CPFT ‘Do Not Attempt Cardio-Pulmonary Resuscitation’ Policy. Processes / procedures described in this policy should be followed until that time. Queries should be directed to the policy author. |
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| Do Not Attempt Cardio Pulmonary Resuscitation DNACPR Policy | Details |
DescriptionThis former CPFT policy has been adopted by North Cumbria Integrated Care NHS Foundation Trust (NCIC). This policy will be combined with NCUH ‘Do Not Attempt Cardio Pulmonary Resuscitation’ Policy. Processes / procedures described in this policy should be followed until that time. Queries should be directed to the policy author. |
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| Domestic Abuse Policy | Details |
DescriptionThis former NCUH policy has been adopted by North Cumbria Integrated Care NHS Foundation Trust (NCIC). This policy will be combined with CPFT ‘Domestic Abuse’ Policy. Processes / procedures described in this policy should be followed until that time. Queries should be directed to the policy author. |
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| Domestic Abuse Policy | Details |
DescriptionThis former CPFT policy has been adopted by North Cumbria Integrated Care NHS Foundation Trust (NCIC). This policy will be combined with NCUH ‘Domestic Abuse’ Policy. Processes / procedures described in this policy should be followed until that time. Queries should be directed to the policy author. |
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| Eliminating Mixed Sex Accommodation Policy | Details |
DescriptionThis former CPFT policy has been adopted by North Cumbria Integrated Care NHS Foundation Trust (NCIC) and should be followed by NCIC staff. Queries should be directed to the policy author. |
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| End of Life Bereavement Policy | Details |
DescriptionThis former NCUH policy has been adopted by North Cumbria Integrated Care NHS Foundation Trust (NCIC) and should be followed by NCIC staff. Queries should be directed to the policy author. |
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| Feed at Risk Adults Policy | Details |
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| Fetal Remains Respectful Disposal Non Viable Fetuses Under 18 Weeks Policy | Details |
DescriptionThis former NCUH policy has been adopted by North Cumbria Integrated Care NHS Foundation Trust (NCIC) and should be followed by NCIC staff. |
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| Guardianship Procedures Guidance and Policy | Details |
DescriptionThis former CPFT policy has been adopted by North Cumbria Integrated Care NHS Foundation Trust (NCIC) and should be followed by NCIC staff. Any queries should be directed to the Policy Author. |
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| Handling of Complaints Concerns Comments and Compliments Policy | Details |
DescriptionThis former CPFT policy has been adopted by North Cumbria Integrated Care NHS Foundation Trust (NCIC). This policy will be combined with NCUH ‘Complaints and PALS Policy’. Processes / procedures described in this policy should be followed until that time. Queries should be directed to the policy author. |
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| Hospital Post Mortem Examination Policy | Details |
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| Immunisation of Service Users (Hospitals) Policy | Details |
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| Infant Feeding Policy | Details |
DescriptionThis former CPFT policy has been adopted by North Cumbria Integrated Care NHS Foundation Trust (NCIC) and should be followed by NCIC staff. Queries should be directed to the policy author. |
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| Injectable Medicines Policy | Details |
DescriptionThis former CPFT policy has been adopted by North Cumbria Integrated Care NHS Foundation Trust (NCIC) and should be followed by NCIC staff. Queries should be directed to the policy author. |
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| Insertion and Maintenance of Urinary and Supra Pubic Catheters in Adults Policy | Details |
DescriptionThis former CPFT policy has been adopted by North Cumbria Integrated Care NHS Foundation Trust (NCIC) and should be followed by NCIC staff. Queries should be directed to the policy author. |
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| Learning from Deaths Policy | Details |
DescriptionThis former NCUH policy has been adopted by North Cumbria Integrated Care NHS Foundation Trust (NCIC). This policy will be combined with CPFT ‘Learning from Deaths’ Policy. Processes / procedures described in this policy should be followed until that time. Queries should be directed to the policy author. |
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| Learning from Deaths Policy | Details |
DescriptionThis former CPFT policy has been adopted by North Cumbria Integrated Care NHS Foundation Trust (NCIC). This policy will be combined with NCUH ‘Learning from Deaths’ Policy. Processes / procedures described in this policy should be followed until that time.Queries should be directed to the policy author. |
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| Management of Direct and In-Direct Self Harm Policy | Details |
DescriptionThis former CPFT policy has been adopted by North Cumbria Integrated Care NHS Foundation Trust (NCIC) and should be followed by NCIC staff. Queries should be directed to the policy author. |
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| Management of Results from Pathology and Radiology Examinations Policy | Details |
DescriptionThis North Cumbria Integrated Care NHS Foundation Trust (NCIC) policy distinguishes between CPFT and NCUH on some policy aspects. Staff commencing in post in NCIC on or after 1st October 2019 should contact the policy author with regard to which process to follow. Former CPFT and NCUH staff should follow the policy as described. |
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| Multi-Agency Public Protection Arrangements/Multi-Agency Risk Evaluation (MAPPA/MARE) Pathway Policy | Details |
DescriptionThis former CPFT policy has been adopted by North Cumbria Integrated Care NHS Foundation Trust (NCIC) and should be followed by NCIC staff. Queries should be directed to the policy author. |
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| Mental Capacity Act Policy | Details |
DescriptionThis former NCUH policy has been adopted by North Cumbria Integrated Care NHS Foundation Trust (NCIC) and should be followed by NCIC staff. Queries should be directed to the policy author. |
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| Mental Health Act (Section 132 132A and 133 Patients Rights) Guidance and Policy | Details |
DescriptionThis former CPFT policy has been adopted by North Cumbria Integrated Care NHS Foundation Trust (NCIC) and should be followed by NCIC staff. Queries should be directed to the policy author. |
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| Multi Agency Mental Capacity Act Policy | Details |
DescriptionThis former CPFT policy has been adopted by North Cumbria Integrated Care NHS Foundation Trust (NCIC) and should be followed by NCIC staff. Queries should be directed to the policy author. |
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| Nasogastric Tube Pathway and Guidelines within a Home Environment of Community Hospital | Details |
DescriptionThis former CPFT guideline has been adopted by North Cumbria Integrated Care NHS Foundation Trust (NCIC) and should be followed by NCIC staff. Queries should be directed to the guideline author. |
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| Nasogastric Tube Policy | Details |
DescriptionThis former NCUH policy has been adopted by North Cumbria Integrated Care NHS Foundation Trust (NCIC) and should be followed by NCIC staff. Queries should be directed to the policy author. |
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| NEWS2 (National Early Warning Score) Policy | Details |
DescriptionThis former NCUH policy has been adopted by North Cumbria Integrated Care NHS Foundation Trust (NCIC) and should be followed by NCIC staff. Queries should be directed to the policy author. |
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| NEWS2 (National Early Warning Score) Policy | Details |
DescriptionThis former CPFT policy has been adopted by North Cumbria Integrated Care NHS Foundation Trust (NCIC) and should be followed by NCIC staff. Queries should be directed to the policy author. |
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| Nutrition and Hydration for Adults Policy | Details |
DescriptionThis former CPFT policy has been adopted by North Cumbria Integrated Care NHS Foundation Trust (NCIC) and should be followed by NCIC staff. Queries should be directed to the policy author. |
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| Nutrition Hydration Policy | Details |
DescriptionThis former NCUH policy has been adopted by North Cumbria Integrated Care NHS Foundation Trust (NCIC) and should be followed by NCIC staff. Queries should be directed to the policy author. |
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| Organ Tissue Donation in Adults Policy | Details |
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| Orthopaedic Elective Ward Ring Fence Policy (NCUH) | Details |
Description |
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| Paediatric Dysphagia Policy | Details |
DescriptionThis former CPFT policy has been adopted by North Cumbria Integrated Care NHS Foundation Trust (NCIC) and should be followed by NCIC staff. Queries should be directed to the policy author. |
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| Patient Elective Access Policy | Details |
DescriptionThis former NCUH policy has been adopted by North Cumbria Integrated Care NHS Foundation Trust (NCIC) and should be followed by NCIC staff. Queries should be directed to the policy author. |
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| Patients with Physical Mental Learning Disability Policy | Details |
DescriptionThis joint policy between CPFT and NCUH has been adopted by North Cumbria Integrated Care NHS Foundation Trust (NCIC). The policy distinguishes between CPFT and NCUH on some policy aspects. Staff commencing in post in NCIC on or after 1st October 2019 should contact the policy author with regard to which process to follow. Former CPFT and NCUH staff should follow the policy as described. This policy will be reviewed over coming months to describe a single way of working. |
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| Photography Video Recording Policy | Details |
Description |
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| Management of Adult Patients with Peripherally Inserted Central Catheters (PICCs) Policy | Details |
Description |
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| Point Care Testing Policy | Details |
DescriptionThis former NCUH policy has been adopted by North Cumbria Integrated Care NHS Foundation Trust (NCIC) and should be followed by NCIC staff. Queries should be directed to the policy author. |
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| Promote Privacy Dignity Respect Policy | Details |
DescriptionThis former CPFT policy has been adopted by North Cumbria Integrated Care NHS Foundation Trust (NCIC) and should be followed by NCIC staff. Queries should be directed to the policy author. |
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| Pressure Ulcer Policy | Details |
DescriptionThis former CPFT policy has been adopted by North Cumbria Integrated Care NHS Foundation Trust (NCIC) and should be followed by NCIC staff. Queries should be directed to the policy author. |
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| Prevention and Management of Violence and Aggression Policy | Details |
DescriptionThis former CPFT policy has been adopted by North Cumbria Integrated Care NHS Foundation Trust (NCIC) and should be followed by NCIC staff. Queries should be directed to the policy author. |
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| Prison Healthcare Medication in Possession Policy | Details |
Description |
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| Relocation Expenses Policy | Details |
DescriptionThis former CPFT policy has been adopted by North Cumbria Integrated Care NHS Foundation Trust (NCIC) and should be followed by NCIC staff. Queries should be directed to the policy author. |
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| Removal of Samples from Deceased Children in Cases of Sudden Unexpected Death Policy | Details |
Description |
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| Restraint Policy | Details |
DescriptionThis former NCUH policy has been adopted by North Cumbria Integrated Care NHS Foundation Trust (NCIC) and should be followed by NCIC staff. Queries should be directed to the policy author. |
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| Resuscitation Policy | Details |
DescriptionThis former CPFT policy has been adopted by North Cumbria Integrated Care NHS Foundation Trust (NCIC) and should be followed by NCIC staff. Queries should be directed to the policy author. |
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| Resuscitation Policy | Details |
DescriptionThis former NCUH policy has been adopted by North Cumbria Integrated Care NHS Foundation Trust (NCIC) and should be followed by NCIC staff. Queries should be directed to the policy author. |
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| Royal Marsden Manual of Clinical Nursing Procedures (9th Edition) Policy.pdf | Details |
DescriptionThis former CPFT policy has been adopted by North Cumbria Integrated Care NHS Foundation Trust (NCIC) and should be followed by NCIC staff. Queries should be directed to the policy author. |
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| Royal Marsden Clinical Nursing Procedures Policy | Details |
DescriptionThis former NCUH policy has been adopted by North Cumbria Integrated Care NHS Foundation Trust (NCIC) and should be followed by NCIC staff. Queries should be directed to the policy author. |
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| Safe Accounting Swabs Needles Instruments Invasive Procedures Policy | Details |
DescriptionThis former NCUH policy has been adopted by North Cumbria Integrated Care NHS Foundation Trust (NCIC) and should be followed by NCIC staff. Queries should be directed to the policy author. |
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| Bed Rails - Safe and Effective Use Of Bed Rails Policy | Details |
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| Self Harm Guidelines and Policy | Details |
DescriptionThis former NCUH policy has been adopted by North Cumbria Integrated Care NHS Foundation Trust (NCIC) and should be followed by NCIC staff. Queries should be directed to the policy author. |
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| Smoke Free Policy | Details |
Description |
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| Supporting People to Make Choices to Avoid Long Hospital Stays Policy | Details |
Description |
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| Supporting People with Learning Disabilities Access Acute Services Policy | Details |
DescriptionThis former NCUH policy has been adopted by North Cumbria Integrated Care NHS Foundation Trust (NCIC) and should be followed by NCIC staff. Queries should be directed to the policy author. |
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| Transfer Policy (Acute Inter-Hospital) Policy | Details |
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| Urinary Catheterisation Policy | Details |
DescriptionThis former NCUH policy has been adopted by North Cumbria Integrated Care NHS Foundation Trust (NCIC) and should be followed by NCIC staff. Queries should be directed to the policy author. |
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| Venous Thromboprophylaxis Policy | Details |
DescriptionThis former CPFT policy has been adopted by North Cumbria Integrated Care NHS Foundation Trust (NCIC) and should be followed by NCIC staff. Queries should be directed to the policy author. |
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| Verification of Expected Death Policy | Details |
DescriptionThis former NCUH policy has been adopted by North Cumbria Integrated Care NHS Foundation Trust (NCIC) and should be followed by NCIC staff. Queries should be directed to the policy author. |
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| Verification of Expected Death Policy | Details |
DescriptionThis former CPFT policy has been adopted by North Cumbria Integrated Care NHS Foundation Trust (NCIC) and should be followed by NCIC staff. Queries should be directed to the policy author. |
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| VTE Prevention and Management Policy | Details |
DescriptionThis former NCUH policy has been adopted by North Cumbria Integrated Care NHS Foundation Trust (NCIC) and should be followed by NCIC staff. Queries should be directed to the policy author. |
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| Whole System Discharge Policy | Details |
DescriptionThis joint policy between CPFT and NCUH has been adopted by North Cumbria Integrated Care NHS Foundation Trust (NCIC). The policy distinguishes between CPFT and NCUH on some policy aspects. This policy will be reviewed over coming months to describe a single way of working |
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