Sodexo
Private Sector
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Sodexo is planning Safer Custody, Cell Sharing Risk Assessment (CSRA) and Escort & Bedwatch awareness days and a training programme for prison officers who conduct escorts, particularly during hospital visits. They have also re-issued an Operational Instruction regarding prisoner correspondence. (AI summary)
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Dear Ms J Leeming Re: Regulation 28 correspondence Mr Anthony Flynn In response to your report dated 14 November 2013 sent under paragraph 7, Schedule 5, of Coroners and Justice Act 2009 and Regulations 28 and 29 of the Coroners (Investigations) Regulations 2013 and as a result of the inquest into the death by natural causes of Mr Anthony Flynn at HMP Forest Bank; have reviewed the training of prison officers in relation to escorting prisoners_ particularly hospital visits and the procedures for making clinicians, particularly hospital clinicians , aware of their powers in relation to prisoners attending for treatment within HMP Forest Bank set out below the action which has been taken by the prison and future plans which we are endeavouring to implement in the Year. A Safer Custody, Cell Sharing Risk Assessment (CSRA) and Escort & Bedwatch awareness days have been planned to take place on 23rd and January
2014. Our aim is to speak to all staff (including non operational staff). Part of the sessions will include an examination of the Escort & Bedwatch paperwork and the conduct expected of staff. Speakers will include;_ Safer Custody Manager; Safer Custody Senior Officer _ Operations Manager and Quality Assurance and Risk Co-ordinator: Following the event; a small questionnaire will be completed by each member of staff to ensure gained sufficient knowledge in each area. In addition, a programme of- training for prison officers who conduct escorts (particularly during hospital visits) is implemented: This will include a guide to good practice and will reinforce behaviour we expect of officers whilst performing bedwatch duties The officers will be made aware that failure to adhere to such standards may result in disciplinary action_ STOP HIUNGER INVESTORS IN PEOPLE Asdoo nlalt SCCETVED : ; the during New 22na . 24th they have being the
Sodexo Justice services enclose a copy of the escortlbedwatch booklet which has been prepared to give to staff to remind them of their duties whilst out on escort and to ensure staff are conversant within the arrangements for the removal of restraints where there is an immediate risk to the health of the prisoner or to facilitate essential treatment. The booklet is also going to be used for training purposes and staff will be asked to sign to say that have received the training and understand what is expected of them A Prison Manager will visit the hospital at least once in each 24 hours. During the visit; there will be an assessment of the current security arrangements to ensure that remain as previously assessed and where possible take into account the views of medical staff, subject to their availability. Finally, was concemed to learn thatl letter did not receive the attention that it should have: Accepting entirely that the letter should have been acknowledged and dealt with, an Operational Instruction has been re-issued to remind and reinforce to staff that all correspondence received regarding prisoner should be sent to the Performance Delivery Unit which will examine record and liaise with the relevant department to ensure that a coordinated response is provided within a maximum of 20 working days. enclose copy of the Operational Instruction which was recently re issued am grateful to you for the matters you have raised and trust you find my response tolbe appropriate and helpful. Yours sincere Director STOP HUNGER Agecroft Road Pendlebury Salford M27 8FB INVESTORS Tel: +01619257000 Ext 2303 IN PEOPLE Sodexo Limited No 842846 England Registered Ofnce One Southampton Row London WCIB SHA
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2014. Our aim is to speak to all staff (including non operational staff). Part of the sessions will include an examination of the Escort & Bedwatch paperwork and the conduct expected of staff. Speakers will include;_ Safer Custody Manager; Safer Custody Senior Officer _ Operations Manager and Quality Assurance and Risk Co-ordinator: Following the event; a small questionnaire will be completed by each member of staff to ensure gained sufficient knowledge in each area. In addition, a programme of- training for prison officers who conduct escorts (particularly during hospital visits) is implemented: This will include a guide to good practice and will reinforce behaviour we expect of officers whilst performing bedwatch duties The officers will be made aware that failure to adhere to such standards may result in disciplinary action_ STOP HIUNGER INVESTORS IN PEOPLE Asdoo nlalt SCCETVED : ; the during New 22na . 24th they have being the
Sodexo Justice services enclose a copy of the escortlbedwatch booklet which has been prepared to give to staff to remind them of their duties whilst out on escort and to ensure staff are conversant within the arrangements for the removal of restraints where there is an immediate risk to the health of the prisoner or to facilitate essential treatment. The booklet is also going to be used for training purposes and staff will be asked to sign to say that have received the training and understand what is expected of them A Prison Manager will visit the hospital at least once in each 24 hours. During the visit; there will be an assessment of the current security arrangements to ensure that remain as previously assessed and where possible take into account the views of medical staff, subject to their availability. Finally, was concemed to learn thatl letter did not receive the attention that it should have: Accepting entirely that the letter should have been acknowledged and dealt with, an Operational Instruction has been re-issued to remind and reinforce to staff that all correspondence received regarding prisoner should be sent to the Performance Delivery Unit which will examine record and liaise with the relevant department to ensure that a coordinated response is provided within a maximum of 20 working days. enclose copy of the Operational Instruction which was recently re issued am grateful to you for the matters you have raised and trust you find my response tolbe appropriate and helpful. Yours sincere Director STOP HUNGER Agecroft Road Pendlebury Salford M27 8FB INVESTORS Tel: +01619257000 Ext 2303 IN PEOPLE Sodexo Limited No 842846 England Registered Ofnce One Southampton Row London WCIB SHA
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