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Inequalities research earns second round of grant funding
https://dchs.nhs.uk/news/inequalities-research-earns-second-round-grant-funding
Newholme Health Centre named as popular choice for new health facilities
https://dchs.nhs.uk/news/newholme-health-centre-named-popular-choice-new-health-facilities
Message from Julie Houlder and Tracy Allen, on behalf of the DCHS Trust Board: Ongoing social unrest
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SAMA Template 14 Review outcome no action
Template 14 Review outcome no action letter
SAMA Template 30 DNA letter1
Template 30 DNA OH Appointment letter
Delivering Same Sex Accommodation (P64)
Every patient has the right to receive high quality care that is safe, effective and respects their Privacy and Dignity. There are no exemptions from the need to provide high standards of privacy and dignity and this applies to all areas, including when admission is unplanned. This is one of the guiding principles of the NHS Constitution (2009) and at the core of local NHS visions. Derbyshire Community Health Trust ( DCHS) aim is that all patients who are admitted to any of our hospitals will only share the room where they sleep with members of the same sex, and same sex toilets and bathrooms will be close to their bed area. Sharing with members of the opposite sex should only happen by exception based on clinical need (for example where patients need specialist equipment), or when patients choose to share (for instance married couple who have been admitted together may want to share a side room). This Policy contributes to the achievement of CQC Outcome 4 – The patient will receive care, treatment and support in single sex accommodation wherever it is available. The aim is to ensure a clear and consistent approach is adopted across DCHS community hospitals by all ward managers.
Standard Operating Procedure for seated patient lifting device in community settings following a fall (S96)
This standard operating procedure sets out the process by which clinicians working within Integrated Community Services are able to utilise a seated lifting device (e.g. Mangar Elk or Camel) to support patients who have fallen in their home environment. This will prevent long lies and use of emergency ambulance personnel for retrieval only. The aim of this procedure is to support clinicians to: • Understand the purpose and use of the device • Ensure the response using the device is appropriate. • Ensure clinical documentation is properly completed.
Patient Experience Team leaflet
Patient experience team leaflet, includes information on how to make a complaint and where patients/carers can access support. Updated 2022
Standard Operating Procedure for Medicines Management in the ISHS Community Setting (Pop up Clinic) (S134)
This SOP sets out the actions taken to facilitate the safe transportation, administration and monitoring of any medications used in the community setting in line with the medicines code.
The-DCHS-Clinical-strategy-Final-Version-3rd-June.pdf
DCHS Clinical Strategy 2019-2020
SAMA Template 15 Review outcome extension
Template 15 Review outcome extension letter
SAMA Template 31 DNA Letter2
Template 31 DNA OH Appointment Letter2
Medical Devices Training for Integrated Sexual Health Service (S67)
The purpose of this SOP is to provide the means of ensuring that all staff have the appropriate training on the relevant medical devices within Integrated Sexual Health Services. The training will assist to reduce the risk of new adverse incidents involving medical devices, reducing the risk of harm to patients, staff, relatives, carers and visitors caused by medical devices; support patients and staff to made individual decisions about the risks of using medical devices and outline a standardised approach to the training in the use of medical devices within Integrated Sexual Health Services.