Senior councillors, non-executives compliance (eg MCA and key senior managers and audits and MCA trained officers communicate how DoLS workforce planning) principles and duties contributes CQC and local to the wellbeing of individuals and Healthwatch reports communities address MCA issues. Stated cross-party support for the improvement of There is joint and coordinated MCA including DoLS leadership with and by other key partners, including the CCG and NHS Trust designated MCA leads Minutes of the health and wellbeing board, Managers and leaders SAB, Community Safety communicate clearly the Partnership etc have requirements of the DoLS (how to evidenced an interest in support people with mental MCA practice. impairments to make decisions, when to carry out capacity Examples of support assessments, best interests and training for leaders; decisions, how to balance of regular managers’ autonomy with risk and when briefing on case law; or interventions are (and are not) staff consulting lawyers proportionate). providing clear advice
compliance (eg MCA audits and MCA trained workforce planning) CQC and local Healthwatch reports address MCA issues. Stated cross-party support for the improvement of MCA including DoLS Senior councillors, non-executives and key senior managers and officers communicate how DoLS principles and duties contributes to the wellbeing of individuals and communities There is joint and coordinated leadership with and by other key partners, including the CCG and NHS Trust designated MCA leads Managers and leaders communicate clearly the requirements of the DoLS (how to support people with mental impairments to make decisions, when to carry out capacity assessments, best interests decisions, how to balance autonomy with risk and when interventions are (and are not) proportionate). Minutes of the health and wellbeing board, SAB, Community Safety Partnership etc have evidenced an interest in MCA practice. Examples of support and training for leaders; of regular managers’ briefing on case law; or staff consulting lawyers providing clear advice
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