This policy is fully drafted and structured, ready to brand and complete for your service. It covers:
1. Purpose
2. Scope
3. Policy statement and principles
4. Definitions
5. Recognising the acutely unwell or deteriorating patient
6. Escalation triggers and response
7. Sepsis recognition and screening
8. The Sepsis Six and immediate management
9. Escalation to emergency care
10. Paediatric, maternity and other special considerations
11. Emergency equipment and preparedness
12. Documentation, records and duty of candour
13. Roles and responsibilities
14. Training
15. Monitoring, audit and review
16. Related documents
17. Glossary
18. References
Legislation & standards it maps to
Health and Social Care Act 2008 (Regulated Activities) Regulations 2014
Care Quality Commission (Registration) Regulations 2009
Health and Social Care Act 2008
UK General Data Protection Regulation (UK GDPR)
Data Protection Act 2018
Mental Capacity Act 2005
Equality Act 2010
Human Rights Act 1998
Who it applies to
All employed, bank, agency, contracted, locum, student and volunteer clinical and reception staff, and any person acting on behalf of [Organisation Name]
How it works
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