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Speech and language therapy for adults
https://dchs.nhs.uk/our-services-and-locations/a-z-list-of-services/speech_language_therapy/adults
Help us save energy – and protect NHS funds
https://dchs.nhs.uk/news/help-us-save-energy-and-protect-nhs-funds
World Mental Health Day
https://dchs.nhs.uk/my_dchs/show-me/staff-news-my-download/world-mental-health-day
Learning disability service
https://dchs.nhs.uk/our-services-and-locations/a-z-list-of-services/learning-disability-service
Files
Disclosure Ref 2025319 - Access to clinical information systems.doc
Freedom of information disclosure relating to how external organisations can request approval to connect to the Trust’s test or production clinical systems, including who approves it, what steps are involved, and where the request should be submitted.
Procedures for the Secure Transfer of Information v3.5.docx
The purpose of this document is to summarise the procedures that staff should follow when transmitting patient and personal information. Other DCHS NHS Trust policies contain more detailed information on the responsibilities of staff in relation to confidentiality and information security, and therefore all staff should ensure they have read and understood their full responsibilities in these areas.
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.
SOP For use of HoverMatt and HoverJack for lateral transfers by community staff (S78)
This standard operating procedure sets out the process by which clinicians working within Community Services access and use the HoverMatt & HoverJack for lateral transfer of patients in a community setting.
A2 - Hovermatt User Manual (S78)
Hovermatt User Manual (S78)
Appendix 2 - Launching a Video Consultation from the Appointment Ledger in SystmOne (S82)
Launching a Video Consultation from the Appointment Ledger in SystmOne
APPENDIX 7 - Investigation meeting - Witness.docx
HRP24 Appendix 7 - Investigation meeting - Witness
Fridge and Room Temperature Monitoring (A1 - S74)
Fridge and Room Temperature Monitoring
DNA ISHS Standard Operating Procedure
DNA ISHS Standard Operating Procedure
Administration of Insulin Injection Policy and Standard Operating Procedure (P4)
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 within Derbyshire Community Health Services (DCHS NHS FT). This document aligns with the Professional Guidance on the Administration of Medicines in Healthcare Settings (Royal Pharmaceutical Society 2019). Patient centred care based upon different ways of working underpins this policy and procedure as identified within the NHS Plan (DH 2000), the NSF for Older People (DH 2001), Making a Difference (DH 2001) and the NSF for Diabetes (DH 2002). UK Injection technique Recommendations have been considered alongside the need to consider safer sharps for staff (Forum for Injection Technique 2016). Underpinning the guidance are the most recent NICE and Derbyshire guidance for the management of diabetes (Joint Area Prescribing Committee 2018 NICE 2015) and National Patient Safety Alert (NPSA), ‘Risk of severe harm and death due to withdrawing insulin from pen devices,’ 16 November 2016.