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LGBTQIA+ Staff Network
Find out how to join the LGBTQ+ staff network, support our work through meetings, wearing the rainbow pin badge or rainbow lanyard and more you can do as an LGBTQ+ ally.
https://dchs.nhs.uk/about-us/equality-diversity-inclusion/staff-networks/lgbt-staff-network-group
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Requesting and Managing Pathology Results within DCHS Community Hospital Wards SOP (S98)
The purpose of this Standard Operating Procedure (SOP) is to outline the steps required to effectively manage the requesting, receiving, filing and actioning of all pathology results by either an electronic process or by a relevant paper-based system. Utilising an electronic system (such as ICE) enables pathology requests to be requested, reviewed and actioned electronically via the electronic patient record within TPP SystmOne. There are an estimated 1.12 billion pathology tests undertaken each year in England (NHS England, 2020) It is imperative a record of all pathology samples is accurately maintained to avoid patient harm and improve patient outcomes (WHO, 2021). The Care Quality Commission (2021) inspects the management of test results to ensure processes are robust, practice is safe and care is effective.
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.
ICS Wound Clinic Video Consultation SOP (S82)
This Standard Operating Procedure (SOP) aims to outline the purpose and process for offering a video consultation service to patients referred to the DCHS Wound Clinics. This SOP outlines the patient selection criteria, referral process, follow up process, DNA process and will provide support to staff in delivering care to patients via video consultation.
HRP09 Maternity Leave and Pay Handbook_Appendix 1 Risk Assessment.docx
HRP09 Maternity and Pay Handbook Appendix 1 Risk Assessment
Reference Template.docx
Reference Request Template
Appendix 8 - Flexible Working Pattern.docx
Appendix 8 - Flexible Working Pattern
Process Map 1 – Terminating Fixed Term Contracts Under Two Years’ Service and Over Six Month’s Probationary Service.docx
Process Map 1 – Terminating Fixed Term Contracts Under Two Years’ Service and Over Six Month’s Probationary Service
Invite to Stage 1 - Supporting Maintaining Attendance (SAMA).docx
Invite to Stage 1 Meeting - Supporting Maintaining Attendance
Disclosure Ref 2025316 - Admissions where exposure to air pollution exposure.doc
Freedom of Information relating to patients that were admitted where exposure to air pollution (ICD‑10 code Z581) was recorded as a contributing factor, including the primary diagnoses for those admissions, and how many of those patients later died in hospital.
Information and Fire Prevention Guidance in relation to Dynamic Air Flow Pressure Relieving Mattresses in Community (G96)
Dynamic Air Flow Pressure Relieving Mattresses are provided to people who spend extended periods of time in bed or are bedbound due to illness and impaired mobility. This means that if a fire starts or smoke detection activates, the individual using the bed is unlikely to be able to respond/escape without assistance. When the mattresses are provided in a home setting, living alone or being alone in the property is therefore a risk factor for consideration.