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Mental health observation, including constant observation - good practice guidelines for healthcare staff working in prisons
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Document type:Guidance
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Author:Department of Health
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Published date:24 August 2006
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Primary audience:Professionals
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Gateway reference:7003
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Pages:7
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Copyright holder:Crown
The attached guidance note has been produced by Prison Health and Safer Custody Unit with input from a wide range of stakeholders. It is intended to serve as best practice guidance, based on existing strategies and is for PCT/Prison Partnership Boards to consider when devising, implementing and monitoring constant observation practice in establishments.
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