About the Trust / Membership
Our policies and procedures
Dorset HealthCare University NHS Foundation Trust acquired Bournemouth and Poole Community Health Services and Dorset Community Health Services in July 2011. Since the acquisition took place policies and procedures from the 3 organisations have been reviewed to see how they can be brought together. The following policies, which support the delivery of our services and responsibilities, have been agreed to date:
Clinical and Operational
Data Protection Act 1998; Access to Health and Social Care Records
Freedom of Information Act (2000); Trust Protocol
Guidance for Staff in Sharing Information with Carers
Gifts, Hospitality and Donations Policy
Guidance for Staff in Sending Confidential/Patient Identifiable Data
Overarching Information Sharing Protocol for Dorset (OAISP)
Patient Advise and Liaison (PALS) Policy
Patient and Public Engagement Strategy 2011-2014
Finance and Information Governance
Standing Financial Instructions
Health and Safety / Corporate Risk
Human Resources
Diversity and Human Rights Implementation Scheme
