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Name Size/Type Description Date
Analysis, Improvement and Learning Lessons Policy v4 (exp Apr 27) CRM005 460KB PDF The purpose of this policy is to ensure that there is a systematic approach to the analysis of pre –determined data/ outputs and that lessons are identified, learned and shared widely. 31 Oct 2024
Being Open - Duty of Candour Policy (exp Dec 25) CRM006 798KB PDF The Trust is committed to the principle of openness and this policy details the meaning of openness in practice. 31 Oct 2024
Claims Management and Legal Advice Policy (Review Jun 25) CRM004 550KB PDF The purpose of this document is to provide assurance to the Health Safety & Risk Committee that appropriate systems are in place for the handling of claims and that any learning from the events giving rise to those claims is appropriately disseminated. 14 May 2025
Complaints and Concerns Policy v4 (exp Jun 26) CRM003 812KB PDF The Trust recognises the need for a clear and accessible process for service users/patients, their carers and families to provide feedback about their experiences. 31 Oct 2024
CRM013 - Policy for Responding to a Patient Safety Incident v1 exp Feb 27.pdf 777KB PDF NHFT has established this policy to confirm the approach the Trust will take in managing patient safety incidents to learn and improve the care we provide. 29 Jan 2025
Duty of candour flowchart - appendix 3 CRM006 88KB PDF Initial incident notification - Duty of Candour flowchart - Appendix 3 31 Oct 2024
Fit and Proper Persons Policy (Exp Apr 26) CRM011 262KB PDF The purpose of this policy is to set out the requirements of the ‘fit and proper person test’ to ensure that all directors (executive, non executive, permanent, interim and associate) are aware of the requirements of the regulations and the responsibilities placed on them. 29 Jan 2025
Health and Safety (Staff) Risk Assessment Guide v2.pdf 394KB PDF Health and Safety (Staff) Risk Assessment Guide 31 Oct 2024
Identifying, Reporting, Investigating and Learning from Deaths in Care (exp Aug 26) CRM012 1644KB PDF This policy sets out NHFT’s approach to meet the requirements set out in the National Guidance on Learning from Deaths (NQB 2017)3 and how learning will be identified from the care provided to patients who die, to enhance future patients’ experiences and prevent avoidable deaths. 31 Oct 2024
Incident Policy (exp Sept 27) CRM002 908KB PDF This policy describes the Trust’s arrangements for reporting incidents of all types and of any significance and the actions expected to manage and follow-up such incidents. 26 Feb 2025
Investigation Policy (exp Sept 27) CRM008 749KB PDF This policy applies to all formal investigations undertaken by the Trust in relation to all incidents including serious incidents, clinical reviews and near misses, formal complaints, and claims and will be implemented across all service areas of the Trust. 02 Oct 2024
NHFT Risk Management Framework v5.0 (exp Mar 26) CRM001 341KB PDF Northamptonshire Healthcare (NHS) Foundation Trust recognises that effective Risk Management is a fundamental cornerstone of good Corporate Governance and Internal Control and is an essential component in the delivery of the Trust’s strategic objectives. 29 Apr 2025
Policy for Emergency Preparedness, Resilience and Response (exp Oct 26) CRM009 512KB PDF This policy requires each directorate to identify suitable personnel to maintain local assessments, arrangements and instructions for those situations and events more likely to become incidents and relevant emergencies. 31 Oct 2024
Risk scoring matrix 266KB PDF Risk Scoring Matrix 31 Oct 2024