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Heart failure services
https://dchs.nhs.uk/our-services-and-locations/a-z-list-of-services/heart-failure-services
Dominic Fackler appointed as assistant director of allied health professionals (AHPs)
Dominic Fackler has been appointed as DCHS’ new assistant director of allied health professionals (AHPs). Dominic will take up his new post within the quality directorate on 1 April.
https://dchs.nhs.uk/my_dchs/show-me/staff-news-my-download/dominic-fackler-appointed
DCHS Charitable Fund Restructure
https://dchs.nhs.uk/my_dchs/show-me/staff-news-my-download/dchs-charitable-fund-restructure
October is AAC Awareness Month!
https://dchs.nhs.uk/my_dchs/show-me/staff-news-my-download/october-aac-awareness-month
A message from the Royal Voluntary Service
We are writing to you because you have previously referred people to the NHS Volunteer Responders (NHSVR) programme, to tell you about changes to the support available from our volunteers.
https://dchs.nhs.uk/my_dchs/show-me/staff-news-my-download/message-royal-voluntary-service
Files
0-5 Derbyshire Family Health Service Information and Advice Line Clinical SOP (S112)
The aim of the SOP is to ensure that all staff that work clinically in the Derbyshire Family Health Service Information and Advice Line have consistent process’ and pathways to support consistent care for the population of Derbyshire and partner agencies that access the 0-19 service.
A5 – Referral back to podiatrist by podiatry assistant (S107)
Referral back to podiatrist by podiatry assistant
Level 1 Falls Response Specification (S138)
Level 1 Falls Response Specification
Data Loggers – A Guide On How To Use, Read, Configure And Record Temperatures In Clinics, Wards, Departments Across DCHS Sites (S142)
Data Loggers – A Guide On How To Use, Read, Configure And Record Temperatures In Clinics, Wards, Departments Across DCHS Sites
SAMA Template 03 Self Certificate Form
Template 03 Self Certification of Sickness Form
SAMA Template 21 Longterm absence flowchart
Template 21 Long Term Absence Flowchart
Near Patient Testing Standard Operating Procedure (S59)
S59 - Near Patient Testing Standard Operating Procedure
Self Administration of Medicines Procedure (S28)
The aim of this procedure is to advise ward staff in the community hospitals of the process to be taken in supporting appropriate patients to self-administer their own medicines whilst an inpatient in a DCHS hospital.
Delegation of Administration of Insulin to Adults in Residential Care Policy (P100)
There are a growing number of people who, because of disability, increasing age or infirmity, are unable to administer their own insulin and will need support. This guideline aims to promote standardisation and safety of insulin administration supported by Derbyshire Community Health Services (DCHS NHS FT). It underpins the guidance set out by governing bodies and organisations within the Acknowledgement of this policy
Podiatry Service Wound Care Health Care Assistant (HCA) Protocol (S114)
The purpose of this document is to provide guidance on the delegation of podiatry care to a Wound Care HCA.