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Dominic Fackler appointed as assistant director of allied health professionals (AHPs)
Dominic Fackler has been appointed as DCHS’ new assistant director of allied health professionals (AHPs). Dominic will take up his new post within the quality directorate on 1 April.
https://dchs.nhs.uk/my_dchs/show-me/staff-news-my-download/dominic-fackler-appointed
Move to Defender AntiVirus
https://dchs.nhs.uk/my_dchs/show-me/staff-news-my-download/move-defender-antivirus
Staff networks for equality diversity and inclusion
The LGBT+ staff network, BAME staff network, disability and long term conditions DLTC staff network and armed forces staff network
https://dchs.nhs.uk/about-us/equality-diversity-inclusion/staff-networks
Virtual ward helps Derbyshire patients stay at home for Christmas and New Year
https://dchs.nhs.uk/news/virtual-ward-helps-derbyshire-patients-stay-home-christmas-and-new-year
Work starts at Walton Hospital for one-stop-shop community diagnostic centre
https://dchs.nhs.uk/news/work-starts-walton-hospital-one-stop-shop-community-diagnostic-centre
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Sudbury Prison Patients referred to Outpatient Physiotherapy SOP (S69)
When patients from Sudbury Prison are referred from secondary care to Out Patient Physiotherapy, for example post-operative patients, they occasionally require a chaperone. Sudbury prison is a category D prison. Some prisoners will need one officer to accompany them whilst on probation. Prisoners may be able to attend appointments alone in line with prison risk assessment. Prisoners requiring two officers should not be seen in the department as advised by Head of Security at Sudbury Prison
Biofilm and Infection Decision Tool (G16)
Biofilm and Infection Decision Tool
Liquid Nitrogen - Storage, Use and Transportation Guidance and Code of Practice Standard Operating Procedure (S39)
This guidance is intended to provide information on the hazards and risks associated with the storage, use and transportation of Liquid Nitrogen and the control measures which are to be used. The contents of this guidance should be brought to the attention of all users of liquid nitrogen. This information is to be be supplemented by appropriate training and demonstration where specific tasks are undertaken.
Vodafone_Storm Phone Escalation Process Flowchart.docx
Vodafone Storm Phone Escalation Process Flowchart
Bunion Silvers Bunionectomy (L27)
Bunion Silvers Bunionectomy. Podiatric Surgery patient information leaflet.
Derbyshire Skin Tone Tool (G254)
G254 - Derbyshire Skin Tone Tool
L295 - The Walton Unit - Information About Your Discharge From Hospital
Patient Leaflet for those being discharged from the Walton Unit.
A7 - Delayed Toileting Pathway (P91)
A7 - Delayed Toileting Pathway
Staffing for Quality Report - October 2023
Staffing for Quality Report - October 2023
INR Testing procedure within Derbyshire Community Health Services by Podiatry Surgery at Ilkeston and Buxton Hospitals (S128)
Only podiatric surgery with the relevant equipment, training and framework in place will be able to utilise this procedure. This clinical procedure will support clinical staff in practice to include arrangements with regards the procedure of the taking of the INR test, quality assurance /quality control, Control of Substances Hazardous to Health (COSHH) assessment, Infection control measures, and any relevant Health and Safety issues. In line with recommendations within the Medicines and Healthcare Products Regulatory Agency (MHRA) Device Bulletin “Management and use of In Vitro Diagnostic (IVD) Point of Care Test Devices DB 2010(02) February 2010