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Bridging the healthcare access gap for people with disabilities

A NEW initiative to encourage more healthcare and/or non-clinical staff to take up sign language as an extra language and skill, is now available locally.

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Safe Use of Bed Rails and Bed Area Equipment Within Inpatient Areas Policy (P22)

Some people in hospital may be at risk of falling from bed for many reasons including poor mobility, cognitive impairment, e.g. dementia, brain damage, visual impairment, and the effects of their treatment or medication. The National Audit of Inpatient Falls 2015 reported that twenty two per cent of patients who fall in hospital do so from their bed. The use of bed rails can be challenging. This is because bed rails are not appropriate for all patients and can create a barrier to independence that can create a greater risk of falls to mobile but confused patients who may attempt to climb over the rails. However a review of literature indicates that falls from beds with bed rails are usually associated with lower rates of injury (NRSL 2015). Bed rails and other pieces of bed equipment are not appropriate for all people, and using bedrails, bed levers etc. involves risks. National data suggests around 1,250 people injure themselves on bed rails each year. This is usually scrapes and bruises to their lower legs. Based on reports to the MHRA and the HSE, deaths from bed rail entrapment could probably have been avoided if MHRA advice had been followed. Staff should continue to take great care to avoid bed rail entrapment, but need to be aware that in hospital settings there is a greater risk of harm to people falling from beds.

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Declaration - Staff Nursing.pdf

Staff Nursing Declaration

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Outpatient physio FAQs Jan 2022.pdf

DCHS outpatient physio FAQs Jan 2022

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Patient Guidance for Video Consultations.pdf

Patient Video Consultation – Joining a call

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Guidance for healthcare professionals reviewing and updating the PGD (P5)

Guidance for healthcare professionals reviewing and updating the PGD (P5)

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DCHS COMPETENCY ASSESSMENT FOR FEMALE URETHRAL CATHETERISATION (BAND 3)

COMPETENCY ASSESSMENT FOR FEMALE URETHRAL CATHETERISATION (BAND 3)

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L88 - ESBL and AMP C in urine information for patients relatives and carers (P69)

L88 - ESBL and AMP C in urine information for patients relatives and carers (P69)

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Microbiology, Pathology and Venepuncture Specimens (G282)

G282 - Microbiology, Pathology and Venepuncture Specimens (Section 5.4 in P69)

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Management and Preventation of Slips Trips and Falls Sept 2020

Management and Preventation of Slips Trips and Falls Sept 2020

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Appendix 2 - Guidance on Candidates Who Fail To Achieve (P41)

Appendix 2 - Guidance on Candidates Who Fail To Achieve (P41)