Effective Date: 28/05/25
Purpose:
To ensure the safety and well-being of all patients, visitors, and staff, the Chelsfield Surgery maintains a strict No Nuts Policy. This policy is implemented due to the potentially severe allergic reactions that nuts can cause.
Scope:
This policy applies to all staff, patients, visitors, contractors, and anyone entering the premises of Chelsfield Surgery.
Policy:
- Prohibition of Nuts
- No nuts or nut-containing products (including peanuts, tree nuts, and any foods or snacks containing nuts or nut oils) are allowed anywhere on the premises, including waiting rooms, consultation rooms, staff areas, and kitchens.
- Staff Responsibilities
- Staff must avoid bringing any nut or nut-containing products to work or consuming them on-site.
- Staff should inform patients about this policy when necessary, especially if they bring food items to appointments.
- Patient and Visitor Responsibilities
- Patients and visitors are asked not to bring or consume nuts or nut-containing products within the surgery premises.
- We encourage patients to inform the staff if they have any allergies, including nut allergies.
- Signage and Communication
- Clear signage stating “No Nuts Allowed” will be displayed at entrances and key locations within the surgery.
- The policy will be communicated via appointment reminders and the surgery’s website where applicable.
- Enforcement
- Any person found in violation of this policy will be reminded politely of the risks and asked to remove any nut-containing products immediately.
- Repeated violations may result in restriction of access to the premises for the safety of others.
Reason for Policy:
Nut allergies can cause severe and potentially life-threatening reactions (anaphylaxis). This policy helps create a safe environment for all.
Review:
This policy will be reviewed annually or as needed to ensure ongoing safety and compliance.