Pages
Accessible information standards
https://dchs.nhs.uk/about-us/equality-diversity-inclusion/accessible-information
Interpreting & translation
https://dchs.nhs.uk/about-us/equality-diversity-inclusion/interpreting-translation
Patient Safety
Patient Safety is the freedom from harm in healthcare and is a process by which an organisation makes patient care safer.
https://dchs.nhs.uk/about-us/quality-heart-our-care/patient-safety
Diabetes Education Service
If you have type 2 diabetes, attending an education programme is an important part of your treatment plan.
Community podiatry - Our Services
Community podiatry services - what services are offered by DCHS community podiatry team
Diabetes Education for Professionals
The information here is for professionals in Derbyshire working with patients with type 2 diabetes.
Files
DCHS operational plan 19-04-22
DCHS Operational Plan 2022-2023 (Board approved) - includes details on our 7 priorities and how we will measure our activity/achievment in these priority areas.
Smallpox Vaccine for Mpox– Receiving Delivery, Unpacking of Frozen Vaccine and Transfer to Fridges to Thaw Standard Operating Procedure (S97)
As part of the national response to the monkeypox incident, DCHS will be receiving frozen smallpox vaccine (currently Imvanex and Jynneos, may be alternative brand in future) the modified vaccinia Ankara (MVA-BN) to be able to vaccinate appropriate people in line with national guidance. This SOP describes the process of receiving a delivery of the smallpox vaccine, unpacking frozen smallpox vaccine and transfer into a fridge to thaw.
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.
APPENDIX 13 - Outcome of disciplinary investigation – Minor Misconduct – Informal Resolution.docx
HRP24 Appendix 13 - Outcome of disciplinary investigation – Minor Misconduct – Informal Resolution/ proceedings
A3 – Criteria for Suitability for care by Podiatry Assistant (S107)
Criteria for Suitability for care 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
Appendix 6 – Confirmation Letter for Work Experience/Placement/Return to Practice Agreement .docx
Appendix 6 – Confirmation Letter for Work Experience/Placement/Return to Practice Agreement
SOP for IV Administration of Diuretics to Heart Failure Patients in DCHS North Community Hospitals and CRH Same Day ECU (S89)
The Aim of this SOP is to provide heart failure patients across Derbyshire access to IV drug treatments without the need for attendance at an acute hospital
Drug Fridge and Freezer Temperature Monitoring Procedure (S48)
A clear standard procedure to assist and enable ward/unit staff to comply with the Medicines Code requirement to routinely monitor, record and act on drug fridge and freezer temperatures thus ensuring that patients receive effective, correctly stored refrigerated products.