Managing performance: acute trusts - restriction/exclusion

• An initial 'immediate' exclusion of no more than two weeks if warranted;
• Notification of the NCAS before formal exclusion;
• Formal exclusion (if necessary) for periods up to four weeks;
• Advice on the case management plan from the NCAS;
• Appointment of a Board member to monitor the exclusion and subsequent action;
• Referral to NCAS or CDU for formal assessment, if part of case management plan;
• Active review to decide renewal or cessation of exclusion;
• A right to return to work if review not carried out;
• Performance reporting on the management of the case;
• Programme for return to work if not referred to disciplinary procedures or performance assessment.

• Introduction
• Managing the risk to patients
• The Exclusion Process
• Roles of officers
• Role of designated Board member
• Immediate exclusion
• Formal exclusion
• Exclusion from premises
• Keeping in contact and availability for work
• Informing other organisations
• Informal exclusion
• Existing suspensions & transitional arrangements
• Keeping exclusions under review
• Informing the Board
• Regular Review
• The role of the SHA in monitoring exclusions
• The role of the Board and designated member
• Return to Work