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Electronic Care records guidance for Homecare
Message from Hertfordshire County Council Integrated Community Support Team: The Council has received an increased number of queries relating to providers’ use of electronic care records. We are aware that many of our contracted providers are choosing to use...
National Portal Coronavirus testing update, for Care Homes in England: Department of Health & Social Care
RESULT TIMES AND UNCLEAR/VOID RESULTS The following has been sent to HCPA for distribution from NHS Test & Trace: When we launched the regular re-testing programme with care homes, we told you our aim was to return results to you within 72 hours. We are aware that...
HCC non-essential visitor guidance NEW appeal process
Following on from the letter from Jim McManus outlining Hertfordshire County Council’s non-essential visitor guidance, colleagues have taken on board feedback around some aspects. Do you feel your circumstances sit outside of the guidance given? In some circumstances,...
Important Changes to the Capacity Tracker
Important Changes to the Capacity Tracker from Monday evening, 10th August 2020. Following feedback, we have made some small changes the questions in Capacity Tracker on Infection Prevention and Control. From 6pm BST Monday 10th August 2020, you will see that: The...
New Rules to share with people who use services
Hi, . The coronavirus means we all are having to change our routines to keep ourselves and everyone else safe from becoming ill. . This can be very confusing, so we will send you emails with links to easyread information that the government and the NHS are...
End of Life resources
End of Life resourcesUnfortunately due to the current outbreak we do need to update you on imperative procedures and support with regards to End of Life and Advance Care planning. Please find below details on: Advance Care Planning and DNACPRs End of Life support...
Immediate cessation of routine CQC inspections
Changes to approach to regulation in response to COVID-19 The message below has been shared by CQC. Please read it carefully and share within your organisation. I am writing to update you on changes to our approach to regulation in response to COVID-19. Our...