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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.

A9 Management of Diabetic Patients on Insulin on Community Cardiac Rehabilitation Programmes (S109)

Procedure for how to manage diabetic patients on Insulin on Community Cardiac Rehabilitation Programmes

Prescription and administration of Oxygen in a Hospital or Clinic setting; Guidelines and Procedure (G22)

The aim of these guidelines are to ensure that: • All patients who require supplementary oxygen therapy receive therapy that is appropriate to their clinical condition and in line with national guidance (BTS Guideline; 2017). • Where oxygen saturation monitoring is available oxygen will be prescribed according to a target saturation range. • Those who administer oxygen therapy will monitor the patient and titrate oxygen to maintain oxygen saturations within the target saturation range.

Inpatient Falls Prevention and Management Policy (P33)

The Trust’s aim is to prevent harm resulting from in-patient falls by assessing each patient individually and identifying their risk in order to develop a care plan to reduce these risks. There is an expectation that clinicians will use the policy framework within everyday practice within DCHS. DCHS Inpatient services are part of the DCHS Falls and Fracture Prevention framework which contributes towards the wider Derbyshire and Derby City Falls and Fracture Prevention Pathway in identifying and managing patients who are at risk of falls in hospital and onwards as part of discharge plans and communication. This policy incorporates guidance from the: - • NICE CG161(2013) “Falls: the assessment and prevention of falls in older people • National Patient Safety Agency (2011) on “Essential care after an inpatient fall” • NICE (2015) on “Head Injury: assessment and early management” The purpose of this policy is to support staff to identify patients who are at risk of falling and to identify the interventions required to reduce the risk of falls and minimise harm to each individual. This policy also provides guidance on how to implement the NICE Quality standards (2015) ‘Assessment after a fall and preventing further falls’

Administration of Methylprednisolone Acetate Injection SOP for Podiatrists (Depo-Medrone +- Lidocaine) (S93)

Guidance on the appropriate and safe administration of the corticosteroid injections exempted under podiatry POM-A

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.

Patient Initiated Follow-Up SOP for Community Therapy (S126)

Patient Initiated Follow-Up SOP for Community Therapy

A5 – Referral back to podiatrist by podiatry assistant (S107)

Referral back to podiatrist by podiatry assistant

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

Staff in Mental Health Crisis - Support Pathway - Managers Guide.pdf

Staff in Mental Health Crisis - Support Pathway - Managers Guide

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