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Message from Michelle Bateman - Registered Nursing Associates
An update from Michelle about how DCHS has supported the Nursing Associate role since 2019.
Queens Nurse Awards 2022 - applications opening soon!
Our DCHS group of Queen's Nurses is growing fast, and we encourage you to apply. Information and details for the 2022 applications will be available on the Queen's Nursing institute website from March 2022.
Butterley Ward is back at Ripley Hospital
Plans have been announced to bring Butterley Ward back to Ripley Hospital from its temporary base at Ilkeston Community Hospital after Easter, during the final week of April.
https://dchs.nhs.uk/news/date-announced-butterley-ward-move-back-ripley-hospital
End of Life - Directory of Services
Information hub for all clinicians, carers and family members, signposting to end of life support and resources available throughout Derbyshire.
https://dchs.nhs.uk/our-services-and-locations/a-z-list-of-services/eol-directory-services
Speech and language therapy service
Our therapists, practitioners, assistants and admin support workers work together to deliver high quality services for adults and children who have speech, language and communication difficulties; eating, drinking and swallowing difficulties (dysphagia). We work with adults and children, throughout Derbyshire and Derby City. More specifically: Derby City and Derbyshire County - Adults and Derby City and the southern half of Derbyshire County - Children.
https://dchs.nhs.uk/our-services-and-locations/a-z-list-of-services/speech_language_therapy
Files
Identification and Treatment of Different Types of Moisture Lesions (G179)
A moisture lesion is most commonly associated with either incontinence or sweating between skin folds. If left untreated then skin is more at risk of pressure ulcer development. It is important to establish the cause of the moisture lesion in order to treat it correctly.
DCHS Clinical Supervisor details for database form
DCHS Clinical Supervisor details for database form - for adding or updating details to the supervisors database
A9 Functional Protocols for Cardiac Rehabilitation Service (S109)
Functional Protocols for Cardiac Rehabilitation Service
A6 – Audit template - Transfusion activity (P25)
Audit template - Transfusion activity (P25)
Scabies and Infestations Guidelines (G296)
G296 - Scabies & Infestations Guidelines (Section 6.11 in P69)
DCHS Patient Homes RA Form
DCHS Patient Homes RA Form
Hand-arm Vibration at Work Operating Standards (HAVS)
Hand-arm Vibration at Work Operating Standards (HAVS)
Appendix 1 - Resuscitation Training Matrix (P41)
Appendix 1 - Resuscitation Training Matrix (P41)
Domestic Abuse and Sexual Violence - Policy for Supporting Patients (P113)
The purpose of this document is to outline the responsibilities of Derbyshire Community Health Services NHS Foundation Trust (DCHS) staff when patients disclose that they are either victims or perpetrators of domestic abuse and/or sexual violence. To raise awareness and understanding about the impact of domestic abuse and sexual violence on victims and their families. To provide information about the practical help and support that is available to patients of DCHS who are currently experiencing domestic abuse or are experiencing trauma as a result of their past experiences of abuse.
Unopposed declaration - Staff - Healthcare Support & Estates.pdf
Unopposed declaration - Staff - Healthcare Support & Estates