Policies, procedures and regulations

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Give an example of purpose of policies and procedures.
The needs and interests of at-risk adults and children are always respected and upheld.
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Give an example of purpose of policies and procedures.
The human rights of people at risk are respected and upheld.
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Give an example of purpose of policies and procedures.
Interventions and responses are appropriate, timely, professional and ethical.
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Give an example of purpose of policies and procedures.
All decisions and actions are taken in line with legislation which is active at the time.
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Key term: What does codes of practice mean?
Guidelines, sometimes based on legislations, which explain how members of a profession have to behave.
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Key term: What does guidelines mean?
Advice from regulatory bodies about how to follow codes of practice in the workplace.
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Key term: What does policies mean?
A service provider's statement of intent followed by a description of procedures to be followed to ensure that codes of practice and regulations are adhered to.
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Key term: What does procedures mean?
Step-by-step intructions that employees must follow when completing a particular task to the standard required by an organisation.
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What does protecting service users mean?
Regulation requires staff to follow codes of practice, guidelines, policies and procedures which are designed to ensure that service users are protected and safe.
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What does protecting service users ensure?
This ensures that staff: work together to prevent, and protect users from abuse; empower and support people in making choices; provide services for people who are experiencing abuse, neglect and exploitation; investigate actual or suspected abuse.
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Protecting staff - how do policies and procedures help this?
Policies and procedures protect managers, professionals, volunteers and staff working in public, voluntary and private sector organisation.
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What do policies and procedures ensure that service providers do?
These ensure that they are: implementing best practice; using the relevent skills required to work in their area; effectively work with collegues; working within the law; adhering to the guidelines; minimising risk.
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Explain the roles of policies, procedures and regulations.
Policies and procedures for specific needs are designed to protect service users with specific needs from risk, ensuring they are cared for by people who are qualifies tp meet their needs and are informed about the best ways to do that safely.
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What is the difference between a policy and a procecure? Give examples.
A policy is WHAT you should do in the workplace. For example: safeguarding policies, visitor policies, confidentiality policies, etc. A procedure is HOW you should do something in the workplace. Such as: handwashing, desposing of hazardous substances
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