Pandemic
Policy review and updating – stepping out
The days of 2-3 year cycles for policy review and updating for health, social services, education-related services seem long gone. Regulatory change is all too frequent. So how can you stay on top of the fast-paced regulatory changes in your sector or industry with your policies? It’s important if you want to comply with law…
Read MoreHow to achieve balance in your vaccination policy
Aotearoa has now joined other countries to require health and community support workers and teachers to be vaccinated for Covid-19. At the Policy Place, we’re updating our Vaccination policy and procedure for our members to prepare for the changes. But what about in other areas of social and community services? Can and should your organisation’s…
Read MoreYour workplace vaccination policy and procedure
You might think it’s easy when it comes to requiring staff to get vaccinated. They should be given the choice – jab or job, right? Wrong. It’s not so simple at all, especially when it comes to vaccinations for existing staff in frontline positions eg health and social service staff. It’s a balancing act There’s…
Read MoreHow your policy and procedure can bridge the vaccination divide
Covid-19 vaccination is going to be the light at the end of the long pandemic tunnel. In Aotearoa/New Zealand we now have a guide about when we are likely to enter the light. But is it the light? As vaccinations start to roll out, there’s more public debate about the consequences of not getting vaccinated.…
Read MoreKey tips for your workplace vaccination policy and procedure
With vaccinations for Covid-19 becoming available, what’s going to be your agency position on it? Do you even need a position? Important questions, particularly, if you’re a social and health service providing direct care services. If you think you need an agency position on Covid-19 vaccinations, then it’s time to get cracking on your policy…
Read MoreYour policy and procedure essentials for mobile devices at work
With so many people working from home these days, mobile devices for work are the norm. So have you got mobile devices covered in your policies and procedures? The challenge for your policy and procedure in this area is to enable your organisation to reap the benefits of mobile devices while reducing the risks. Benefits Benefits…
Read MoreChanges in 2021 – How your policies and procedures can help.
We’re going to see some big changes in 2021. Get your policies and procedures ready to help you manage. Here’s three areas of change, which are likely to affect social, childcare and health services. Other changes are also coming. We’ll keep you advised so sign up for the Policy Place panui. Pandemic/health and safety We…
Read More9 policy and procedure areas to cover off for COVID- 19
Good policies and procedures can help you steer the course – keep you on track with your compliance and guard against panicked decision making in a time of emergency. Are all policies and procedures equally important in a time of emergency? Not all. Here’s what we prioritise. Compliance Policies and procedures addressing compliance with regulations…
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