Pages
World Mental Health Day
https://dchs.nhs.uk/my_dchs/show-me/staff-news-my-download/world-mental-health-day
World AIDS Day reminds us of importance of early testing
https://dchs.nhs.uk/news/world-aids-day-reminds-us-importance-early-testing
Open event spotlights Walton Hospital’s upcoming diagnostic service
https://dchs.nhs.uk/news/open-event-spotlights-walton-hospitals-upcoming-diagnostic-service
Files
Patient Medication Reminder Cards SOP (S155)
The aim of this Standard Operating Procedure (SOP) is to advise staff which patients should be considered for a Patient Medication Reminder Card and to provide guidance on producing them.
Word Mediation Referral Forms - DCHS.docx
Mediation Referral Form - DCHS
Invite to Stage 3 - Supporting Maintaining Attendance (SAMA).docx
Invite to Stage 3 Meeting - Supporting Maintaining Attendance
SOP Titration of Heart Failure Medication by Designated Nurses (S8)
This procedure has been developed to support trained designated nurses to alter the dosage of cornerstone therapies and loop diuretics for this specific group of patients
Vaccination programme (flexible staffing and bank) - Employee Online user guide.pdf
Delegation of Administration of Insulin to Adults in Residential Care Policy (P100)
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 supported by Derbyshire Community Health Services (DCHS NHS FT). It underpins the guidance set out by governing bodies and organisations within the Acknowledgement of this policy
A6 – Competency framework for podiatry assistants – wound care (S107)
Competency framework for podiatry assistants – wound care
Post Registration Transition Programme for Newly Qualified Specialist Practice District Nurses Procedure (S53)
The aim of this document is to set out the processes that DCHS uses to support and develop Newly Qualified Specialist Practice District Nurses (NQDN) in their first year of employment. This is a process of support and guidance offered, on completion of the 1 year post reg. MSc/BSC SPQ during the first 12 months of employment as a band 6 Community Nursing caseload holder.
Standard Operating Procedures for The Community Diabetes Specialist Nursing Team (S86)
Recommended practices that were evidence based and would provide guidance to all members of staff treating patients with Diabetes. This SOP should help to streamline care for patients with Diabetes and allow further integration with the acute team.
Driver Delivering Flu Vaccines - Standing Operating procedure for the flu campaign (S116)
Standing Operating procedure for the flu campaign September 2023