Patient Property and Valuables Policy Document

Submit the completed form to the hospital's Patient Property Management department. You can do this via email at property.management@dbth.nhs.uk, by fax at 01302 304060, or in person at the designated office. Ensure you keep a copy for your personal records and follow up with the department if you do not receive confirmation of submission.

This form was approved on July 3, 2013, and must be reviewed by December 2015. The policy will also be evaluated with future updates scheduled for 2024 and 2025 to ensure compliance with healthcare regulations.

The purpose of this form is to establish clear guidelines for the management and safekeeping of patient property and valuables in hospitals. It aims to protect the interests of patients and hospital staff by ensuring transparent procedures are in place. Additionally, the form provides legally compliant practices, minimizing liability and risk to both patients and healthcare providers.

• 1. Patient Name: The full name of the patient who is submitting property.
• 2. Description of Valuables: A detailed account of the valuables being declared.
• 3. Signature: The patient's or representative's signature for verification.

Failure to submit this form may result in lost or mishandled property, which could cause distress to patients and their families. Incomplete documentation can lead to legal complications and lack of accountability.

• Loss of Property: Without proper submission, patients may lose their valuables.
• Legal Repercussions: Incomplete forms could lead to liability issues for the hospital.
• Patient Dissatisfaction: Failure to follow protocols may reduce patient trust in hospital services.

• 1. Admission of Patients: Use this form when new patients arrive with valuables to declare.
• 2. During Transfers: It is necessary to track items when patients are moved between wards.
• 3. Handling Deceased Patients: Required for documenting property of patients who have passed.