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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
Sustainability/Green Agenda
https://dchs.nhs.uk/my_dchs/i-want-more-information-on/corporate-services/sustainabilitygreen-agenda
Diabetes Education Service
If you have type 2 diabetes, attending an education programme is an important part of your treatment plan.
Research and Innovation
Our vision is to increase capacity, capability and participation in research and innovation as we embed a culture of continuous improvement across the organisation.
Files
HIV SOP for Use of Injectable HIV Treatment (S145)
HIV SOP for Use of Injectable HIV Treatment (S145)
Template 06 Return to Work Meeting Form NEW.docx
HRP20 Supporting and Maintaining Attendance Manager Guide Template 06 Return to Work Meeting Form
Template 23 Long term review meeting record NEW.docx
HRP20 Supporting and Maintaining Attendance Policy - Template 23 Long Term Review Meeting Record
Appendix 7 - Flexible Working Pattern Confirmation Letter.docx
Appendix 7 - Flexible Working Pattern Confirmation Letter
DCHS Draft Operational Plan BOARD Jun21 AccessStd (003).pdf
Operational Plan 2021-2022
Safe Use of Bed Rails and Bed Area Equipment Within Inpatient Areas Policy (P22)
Some people in hospital may be at risk of falling from bed for many reasons including poor mobility, cognitive impairment, e.g. dementia, brain damage, visual impairment, and the effects of their treatment or medication. The National Audit of Inpatient Falls 2015 reported that twenty two per cent of patients who fall in hospital do so from their bed. The use of bed rails can be challenging. This is because bed rails are not appropriate for all patients and can create a barrier to independence that can create a greater risk of falls to mobile but confused patients who may attempt to climb over the rails. However a review of literature indicates that falls from beds with bed rails are usually associated with lower rates of injury (NRSL 2015). Bed rails and other pieces of bed equipment are not appropriate for all people, and using bedrails, bed levers etc. involves risks. National data suggests around 1,250 people injure themselves on bed rails each year. This is usually scrapes and bruises to their lower legs. Based on reports to the MHRA and the HSE, deaths from bed rail entrapment could probably have been avoided if MHRA advice had been followed. Staff should continue to take great care to avoid bed rail entrapment, but need to be aware that in hospital settings there is a greater risk of harm to people falling from beds.
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.
APPENDIX 10 - Investigation meeting notes letter.docx
HRP24 Appendix 10 - Investigation meeting notes
A1 – Documentation on SystmOne TPP (S107)
Documentation on SystmOne TPP
Template 07 Short term absence flowchart NEW.docx
HRP20 Supporting and Maintaining Attendance Manager Guide Template 07 Short Term Absence Flowchart