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Potassium Permanganate SOP (S103)

The aim of this Standard Operating Procedure (SOP) is to provide staff with safety information and clear processes to follow for patients under their care who are prescribed or using potassium permanganate, or where it is required to be stored. This SOP forms part of DCHS’s response to the National Patient Safety Alert.

Assembly of Lung Volume Recruitment (LVR) Kit in the Community Respiratory Service SOP (S129)

To provide instructions to Community Respiratory Service clinical staff in how to assemble an LVR kit correctly, and where and how to store them safely and securely.

Annual Leave Calculator for Medical Staff 2026-2027.xlsx

Annual Leave Calculator for Medical Staff 2026-2027

Disclosure Ref 2025301 - Policies on advance decisions & Lasting Power of Attorney.docx

Freedom of Information disclosure relating to policies or processes for handling Advance Decisions to Refuse Treatment (ADRT) and Health & Welfare LPAs, how concerns about them are managed, and whether there is a named person responsible for Mental Capacity Act compliance.

The-DCHS-Clinical-strategy-Final-Version-3rd-June.pdf

DCHS Clinical Strategy 2019-2020

Covert Administration of Medicines Policy (P59)

The policy applies to patients who are being treated by Derbyshire Community Health Services Foundation Trust (DCHSFT) inpatient wards, units and pathway 2 care home beds where DCHS employed staff have medical accountability for residents. DCHSFT recognises and respects the autonomy of individuals who receive treatment. However there are times when severely incapacitated individuals in our care can neither consent nor refuse treatment and the use of covert medications may need to be considered. This policy applies to the administration of medicines for a physical disorder or a mental disorder under the Mental Capacity Act 2005 and to medication for a mental disorder administered under Part 4 and Part 4A of the Mental Health Act 1983. Treatment of a physical condition can only be given under the Mental Health Act Part 4 if the condition is a symptom or manifestation of the mental disorder.

SOP for IV Administration of Diuretics to Heart Failure Patients in DCHS North Community Hospitals and CRH Same Day ECU (S89)

The Aim of this SOP is to provide heart failure patients across Derbyshire access to IV drug treatments without the need for attendance at an acute hospital

Temperature Monitoring of Medicines Storage Rooms SOP (S74)

Aim of SOP; to reduce risk to patient safety by monitoring exposure of medicines to high temperatures. DCHS accepts that the storage of medicines may exceed 25°C in exceptionally hot weather. However, all staff must follow the actions outlined in this SOP to reduce this risk.

Self Administration of Medicines Procedure (S28)

The aim of this procedure is to advise ward staff in the community hospitals of the process to be taken in supporting appropriate patients to self-administer their own medicines whilst an inpatient in a DCHS hospital.

Patient Manual Handling Policy (P76)

This policy describes how the Trust will comply and maintain compliance with the regulations. It will ensure that the Trust actively reduces the risk of injury from the moving and handling of patients and thereby reduce the incidence of patient injuries, and of musculoskeletal disorders within the staff population working in the clinical setting of the Trust.

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Work starts at Walton Hospital for one-stop-shop community diagnostic centre

Important Update from the Wider Workforce Team

Lauren’s inclusion on an exclusive national “Women to Watch” list

Quality Conversations Training

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Advice to patients and families during the consultants’ industrial action

DCHS’ Dr Honey Smith in 170 mile cycle ride challenge for climate action

Neurodiversity Toolkit

Family invitation to celebrate World Breastfeeding Week in Derbyshire

NHS England Healthier Futures Action Fund