Section 117 MHA – Aftercare – Guidance
Section 117 MHA Aftercare Guidance sets out the duty to provide after-care for patients under Section 117 of the Mental Health Act 1983 (MHA) and the standard processes within the TEWV area.
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Community Treatment Order (CTO) policy
The Community Treatment Order (CTO) policy provides guidance about the use of CTOs, patients for whom they are suitable, and providing and managing care planning and support in the community.This policy includes guidance on circumstances that might lead to recall to hospital.
Category: Policies
Topic: Mental Health Act
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Section 132 Providing information to patients and relatives procedure
When patients are subject to the Mental Health Act 1983 (MHA) there is a statutory requirement to ensure they are provided with information about how the act applies to them. There is also a requirement to provide information to a patient’s nearest relative.
Category: Procedures
Topic: Mental Health Act
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Associate Hospital Managers Policy
Associate Hospital Managers Policy sets out that Patients have the right to have their detention or Community Treatment Order (CTO) reviewed by the hospital managers; and that the Trust must ensure that there are sufficient hospital managers to meet the requirements of the MHA.
Category: Policies
Topic: Mental Health Act
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Section 17 Leave for detained patients
Section 17 Leave under MHA 1983 for detained patients helps to ensure the proper provision of leave for each detained patient; that staff have a framework for the use of leave; and that the roles and responsibilities of clinical staff are clearly defined.
Category: Policies
Topic: Mental Health Act
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Category: Legal requirements
Topic: Corporate, Governance and legal, Records management and standards
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Death of a patient subject to the Mental Healh Act 1983 procedure
Whenever a patient who is detained under the Mental Health Act 1983 (MHA) dies, there is a requirement to report this to the Care Quality Commission (CQC) so that the CQC may take follow up action where needed.
Category: Procedures
Topic: Mental Health Act
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Patient’ Correspondence – section 134 MHA 1983 procedure
Patient Correspondence procedure details how post from a detained patient to a particular recipient can be withheld from posting when that recipient has requested so in writing
Category: Procedures
Topic: Mental Health Act
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Section 136 Policy
Section 136 Policy is a requirement of the Code of Practice MHA ensures effective collaborative working arrangements between partner agencies.
Category: Policies
Topic: Mental Health Act
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Perinatal Operational Policy
Perinatal Operational Policy describes how perinatal care is delivered to ensure a safe, effective, and productive perinatal services.
Category: Policies
Topic: Clinical
