Partners data and research Examples of other Local Authorities approach to In assessing the impact set out above medication assistance was gathered and what evidence has been provided by assessed. partners. Please specify partners Partner agencies who provide care services across South Ayrshire provided information about existing policies and procedures. Gaps and Uncertainties Medication errors are currently recorded on Have you identified any gaps or Incident Report Forms at each and sent to uncertainties in your understanding of Corporate Health and Safety. The new policy the issues or impacts that need to be asks Service Managers to send copies of the explored further? Incident Report Forms to a dedicated email address, so that a learning log can be established. Section Four: Detailed Action Plan to address identified gaps in: a) evidence and b) to mitigate negative impacts No Action Lead Timescale Officer(s) 1 Ensure that the policy is available in July 2013 Frank community languages upon request. McMenemy 2 Ensure that the policy is available in July 2013 Frank alternative formats (eg Braille) upon request McMenemy 3 Ensure large print and easy to read copies of July 2013 Zhan this policy are available for service users with McIntyre visual impairments and learning disabilities 4 Prepare guidance on providing care to July 2013 Zhan individuals with spiritual or religious beliefs McIntyre Section Five - Performance monitoring and reporting Considering the policy as a including its equality and diversity implications: When is the policy intended to come into effect? Autumn 2013 When will the policy be reviewed? Autumn 2014 Scrutiny Panel will have oversight of the policy? Leadership Panel Section 6 South Ayrshire Council Appendix .......... Summary Equality Impact Assessment Implications & Mitigating Actions Name of Policy: Medication Assistance Policy This policy will assist the Council’s ability to eliminate discrimination; advance equality of opportunity; and foster good relations as follows: Eliminate discrimination Advance equality of opportunity
Partners data and research In assessing the impact set out above what evidence has been provided by partners. Please specify partners Examples of other Local Authorities approach to medication assistance was gathered and assessed. Partner agencies who provide care services across South Ayrshire provided information about existing policies and procedures. Gaps and Uncertainties Have you identified any gaps or uncertainties in your understanding of the issues or impacts that need to be explored further? Medication errors are currently recorded on Incident Report Forms at each and sent to Corporate Health and Safety. The new policy asks Service Managers to send copies of the Incident Report Forms to a dedicated email address, so that a learning log can be established. Section Four: Detailed Action Plan to address identified gaps in: a) evidence and b) to mitigate negative impacts No Action Lead Officer(s) Timescale 1 Ensure that the policy is available in community languages upon request. Frank McMenemy July 2013 2 Ensure that the policy is available in alternative formats (eg Braille) upon request Frank McMenemy July 2013 3 Ensure large print and easy to read copies of this policy are available for service users with visual impairments and learning disabilities Zhan McIntyre July 2013 4 Prepare guidance on providing care to individuals with spiritual or religious beliefs Zhan McIntyre July 2013 Section Five - Performance monitoring and reporting Considering the policy as a including its equality and diversity implications: When is the policy intended to come into effect? Autumn 2013 When will the policy be reviewed? Autumn 2014 Scrutiny Panel will have oversight of the policy? Leadership Panel Section 6 South Ayrshire Council Appendix .......... Summary Equality Impact Assessment Implications & Mitigating Actions Name of Policy: Medication Assistance Policy This policy will assist the Council’s ability to eliminate discrimination; advance equality of opportunity; and foster good relations as follows: Eliminate discrimination Advance equality of opportunity