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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.

SOP For Designated Staff Accepting Influenza Vaccines Delivered from Walton Hospital Pharmacy Across Nominated DCHS Sites (S100)

Flu vaccination is offered to DCHS staff annually. Supplies are delivered directly to Walton Hospital Pharmacy, from where they need to be distributed to sites in a number of locations across Derbyshire prior to use. Flu vaccines require cold storage, in line with the product license. It is important to maintain the cold chain at all times as temperature excursions can adversely affect stability of the product. To set out a clear process for staff receiving deliveries of flu vaccinations in DCHS from Walton Hospital Pharmacy to ensure the cold chain is maintained and staff know what to do in the event of any breach.

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.

Tissue Viability Strategy 2021-2024

DCHS Tissue Viability Strategy 2021-2024

SOP for HoverMatt and HoverJack for raising a patient and lateral transfers in community hospital settings (S79)

This standard operating procedure sets out the process by which clinicians working within Community Hospital settings access and use the HoverMatt & HoverJack for raising a person from the floor post fall and lateral transfer of patients within DCHS setting.

Risk Management Strategy

DCHS Risk Management Strategy

Standard Operating Procedures for The Community Respiratory Service (S88)

This document sets out the standards which, in the view of the patient and professional organisations involved, are required of services in order to deliver high quality respiratory service for people with chronic respiratory conditions including supporting routine follow-up for patients discharged from hospital by request of chest physician following an acute admission.

Vaccination programme (flexible staffing and bank) - Employee Online user guide.pdf

A1 - Hovermatt Brochure (S78)

Hovermatt Brochure

APPENDIX 8 - Investigation meeting Invite.docx

HRP24 Appendix 8 - Investigation meeting invite