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Long Term Segregation Policy (P86)

This policy aims to provide clear guidance on the use of long term segregation, (please note the use of seclusion is covered in DCHS trust policy – (Management, Prevention and reduction of violence and aggression including physical restraint and seclusion). To ensure restrictive interventions remain proportionate, least restrictive, take account of patient preference where possible, and last for no longer than is necessary. The policy sets clinical standards to ensure compliance with the Mental Health Act 1983 and subsequent Code of Practice 2015 alongside NICE guidance NG10. To ensure robust governance arrangements that are transparent in their nature. To support the trusts ambition of reducing the use of restrictive practices. The policy aims to ensure the specific needs of all patients are met in a fair and equitable way.

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.

Vaccination programme (flexible staffing and bank) - Employee Online user guide.pdf

Patient Initiated Follow-up SOP (S125)

Patient Initiated Follow-up SOP

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

Standard Operating Procedure For producing Certificates

Standard Operating Procedure For producing Certificates

Template 04 Reporting Recording Monitoring Absence Flow Chart NEW.docx

HRP20 Supporting and Maintaining Attendance Manager Guide Template 04 Reporting Recording Monitoring Absence Flow Chart

Template 21 Longterm absence flowchart NEW.docx

HRP20 Supporting and Maintaining Attendance Policy - Template 21 Long Term Absence Flow Chart

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