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Thanks to John Briggs for 50 years of NHS volunteering
https://dchs.nhs.uk/news/thanks-john-briggs-50-years-nhs-volunteering
Pandemic poems penned by Derbyshire NHS’ Heather Longbottom go into print!
https://dchs.nhs.uk/news/pandemic-poems-penned-derbyshire-nhs-heather-longbottom-go-print
Contractor appointed to build new £15m health services hub for Belper
https://dchs.nhs.uk/news/contractor-appointed-build-new-15m-health-services-hub-belper
Industrial action – junior doctors strike (11-15 April)
https://dchs.nhs.uk/news/industrial-action-junior-doctors-strike-11-15-april
Heart failure services
https://dchs.nhs.uk/our-services-and-locations/a-z-list-of-services/heart-failure-services
Files
Self Administration of Medicines Procedure (S28)
The aim of this procedure is to advise ward staff in the community hospitals of the process to be taken in supporting appropriate patients to self-administer their own medicines whilst an inpatient in a DCHS hospital.
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
HRP32 Supporting Performance Diagnostic Tool Template.docx
HRP32 Supporting Performance Diagnostic Tool Template
L301 - Antibiotic Side Effects, Allergic Reaction, Anaphylaxis and Extravasation Leaflet
L301 - Antibiotic Side Effects, Allergic Reaction, Anaphylaxis and Extravasation Leaflet
DCHS Organisational Strategy 2023 - 2028
54016 DCHS Organisational Strategy 2023 - 2028 Final Interactive
Clinical Harms Review Additional detail for Service Level SOP - Community Podiatry Service (S113)
This document should be read in conjunction with the overarching DCHS Standard Operating procedure on Clinical Harms which outlines the processes to be followed in order to deliver a consistent approach to: • Utilising a proactive method of risk stratification to minimise clinical harm as a result of delays in care. • Embedding systems which consider health inequalities. • Monitoring waiting times against defined thresholds across pathways of care. • Delivering personalised, patient-centred communications to patients who are waiting for care. • Implementing Harm Reviews for the that support the Trusts governance and assurance processes and maintains practice in line with national expectations.
A8 - Product Provision Pathway (P91)
A8 - Product Provision Pathway (P91)
L317 - Diabetes – Attending outpatient clinics patient handout
L317 - Diabetes – Attending outpatient clinics patient handout
A2 - PIFU Pathway for the clinician (S126)
PIFU Pathway for the clinician
Disclosure Ref 202439 - Ophthalmology Operating Microscope.pdf
FOI Disclosure Ref 202439 regarding Ophthalmology Operating Microscope contract