CP74 Chaperone and Intimate examinations Policy
Category
Clinical Practice (Policies)
Code
CP74
Issue No
2.1
Target Audience
All CWP staff
Purpose
The purpose of the policy is to ensure that patients’ safety, privacy and dignity is protected during intimate examinations. To ensure staff are protected when undertaking intimate examinations to minimise the risk of a Health Care Professional’s actions being misinterpreted
Origin
Lead Executive
Director of Nursing, Therapies and Patient Partnership
Author
Consultant Nurse - 01244 397623
Policy dates & history
Implementation Date
18 April 2019
Approval Meeting
Clinical Practice and Standards Sub Committee