Scottish Government

ENGAGING PEOPLE
OBSERVATION OF PEOPLE WITH ACUTE MENTAL HEALTH PROBLEMS:
A Good Practice Statement

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CONTENTS

FOREWORD

EXECUTIVE SUMMARY

KEY STANDARDS

1 INTRODUCTION

2 Background

3 Elements of Good Practice:

3.1 Purpose of Observation

3.2 General Principles of Observation

3.3 Making Observation Work

3.4 Involvement and Engagement

3.5 Context and Setting of Observation

4 Risk (Assessment, Decision Making and Recording)

5 Levels of Observation

6 Role of the Professions in Observation

7 Role of the Nurse in Charge

8 Role of Users and Carers

9 Information for Patients

10 Training and Supervision

11 Critical Incident Reviews

12 Audit and Clinical Governance

13 Summary

Annex 1Remit

Annex 2 Membership

Annex 3 Consultation Process

Annex 4 Bibliography

Annex 5 Risk Assessment Guidance

Annex 6 Millan's Ten Principles

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