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A magical date for Whitworth as The Lodge refurbishment is celebrated
https://dchs.nhs.uk/news/magical-date-whitworth-lodge-refurbishment-celebrated
Meet Barbara: 71-year-old nurse and role model
https://dchs.nhs.uk/news/meet-barbara-71-year-old-nurse-and-role-model
Heart failure services
https://dchs.nhs.uk/our-services-and-locations/a-z-list-of-services/heart-failure-services
"Think which service" this winter, urge health leaders
https://dchs.nhs.uk/news/think-which-service-winter-urge-health-leaders
About Airmid
Airmid is a Patient App which allows you to view and cancel appointments at any time (rebooking is coming soon).
World Arthritis Day - 12 October 22
The theme this year is - 'It's in your hands, take action'. It aims to encourage people with arthritis, their caregivers, families, and the general public to avail every opportunity to take action to improve their lifestyle.
https://dchs.nhs.uk/my_dchs/show-me/staff-news-my-download/world-arthritis-day-12-october-22
Files
Guidelines for the management of patients who Did Not Attend (DNA) an appointment (G265)
To standardise the process for managing patients who DNA initial and follow-up appointments.
Promotion and Management of Continence for Adult Services Policy (P10)
This policy aims to identify a framework for the standards of care and best practice for bladder, bowel and continence promotion. The range of multidisciplinary professionals involved in continence care is diverse, and it is therefore essential that a continence service delivers integrated working practices across organisational and professional boundaries in order to provide effective care and efficient use of resource. The information detailed within this document will assist healthcare professionals who are undertaking a continence assessment and sets the standards of care for patients who present with a bladder or bowel problem. The continence advisory service aims to provide a quality service to all adults registered with a Derbyshire or Derby City GP. People with continence needs should be seen at the most appropriate time by the most appropriate professional. Excellence in continence care (2018) suggests that the initial assessment is best undertaken by staff trained in continence care within in a community setting, the provision of a high-quality assessment is the foundation of high-quality continence care.
HRP19 Management of Change Manager's Guide - Appendix 1 Management of Change Flowchart.docx
Disclosure Ref 202529 - Car parking management .pdf
Disclosure to freedom of information request regarding Car Parks that are on DCHS owned sites
HRP19 Management of Change Policy - Appendix 2 MANAGEMENT OF CHANGE BUSINESS CASE PROPOSAL TEMPLATE.docx
HRP19 Management of Change Manager's Guide - Appendix 3 Group Consultation Meeting Invite Letter.docx
The Use of Force, Restraint Reduction and the Management of Violence and Aggression (P58)
The policy provides a framework for support staff who work across Learning Disability Services (LD) and Older Peoples Mental Health Services (OPMH), in responding to situations that they face with regards to Behaviours that Challenge and in particular, violence and aggression (both where they can plan and where an incident in unforeseen).
Policy For the Use of Sterile Maggot Therapy in Wound Management (P101)
The purpose of this policy is designed to support suitably qualified healthcare professionals in managing wound debridement using maggot (larval) therapy, (which may only be instigated by a Tissue Viability Specialist) and to make sure it is carried out in a safe and clinically effective manner, acceptable to patients and carers. This policy aims to ensure the appropriate use of maggot (larval) therapy within Derbyshire Community Health Service NHS Foundation Trust.
HRP19 Management of Change Manager's Guide - Appendix 4 Employee Briefing Paper.docx