The Trust's policies relate to its operation, staff, facilities, health and safety, risk management and services provided to patients
The Trust provides a wide range of policies to support staff in their everyday lives which set out the necessary guidance for decision making and the associated processes.
At NCIC, everyone is equal. We recognise the need to tackle discrimination and promote equality. We do everything we can to ensure all our policies:
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.
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.
If you are unsure of the arrangements for managing policies, email the policy help desk on policyhelpdesk@ncic.nhs.uk
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This Policy sets out how North Cumbria Integrated Care NHS Foundation Trust (NCIC) will discharge its legal duties in managing asbestos and prevent the exposure of staff, patients, Contractors and visitors from exposure to asbestos.
This policy sets out the detailed requirements for the design, maintenance and safe operation of all air conditioning and ventilation systems serviced by North Cumbria Integrated Care, NHS Foundation Trust’s Estates Department. The air conditioning and ventilation plants will be maintained so that they do not present either a physical risk to persons in the vicinity of the plant or a statutory compliance risk to the Trust
This purpose of this policy is to create a robust structure, systems and processes that will enable the effective management of car parking provision for patients, visitors and staff to the Trust
The purpose of this policy is to safeguard all persons working within or visiting Trust premises against the hazards and risks associated with all tasks requiring a Permit to Work.
The aim of this policy is to ensure that all Contractors engaged in Building and Engineering works are effectively engaged, co-ordinated and managed to ensure the activities of the Contractor and their Sub-Contractors minimises all risks to patients, employees and members of the public.
The Electrical Safety Policy will provide advice and guidance to staff on the safe operation, distribution and management of the electrical systems on the North Cumbria Integrated Care NHS Foundation Trust.
This policy applies to all Trust premises whether owned or occupied by the Trust under lease or other Service Level Agreements and Private Finance Initiatives.
This policy identifies the requirements of North Cumbria Integrated Care NHS Foundation Trust to achieve compliance and ensure that all patient food services (conventional and regenerated) are patient focused and delivered cost efficient to a high standard.
This policy provides how the Trust intends its managers and staff to manage the safe operation of gas fired systems within the Trust’s properties and consequently discharge its duty in law as far as is reasonably practicable.
This policy sets out the arrangements across North Cumbria Integrated Care NHS Foundation Trust (NCIC) to ensure that all staff members using diagnostic and therapeutic medical device equipment are suitably trained and competent to do so.
This document outlines all of those activities associated with a systematic approach to the purchasing, deployment, maintenance, repair and disposal of Medical Devices.
This policy is to ensure the effective management of medical gases within the North Cumbria Integrated Care NHS Foundation Trust (NCIC). This includes the provision of safe, secure and reliable systems, including medical gas pipelines, cylinders and associated equipment.
This policy provides an example statement of how the Trust expects its managers and staff to manage the safe operation of pressure systems within the Trust’s properties and consequently discharge its duty in law as far as is reasonably practicable.
This policy has been produced to ensure that there is correct management of water in premises owned and operated by North Cumbria Integrated Care NHS FT.
This policy and Procedure is to protect the Health and Safety of staff, patients, visitors and the general public, and to care for the general environment from hazards associated with healthcare waste.
