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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
A message from the Royal Voluntary Service
We are writing to you because you have previously referred people to the NHS Volunteer Responders (NHSVR) programme, to tell you about changes to the support available from our volunteers.
https://dchs.nhs.uk/my_dchs/show-me/staff-news-my-download/message-royal-voluntary-service
Finance and Procurement System Changes
The Trust’s current contract for the provision of financial services (i.e. finance and procurement) from NHS Shared Business Services (SBS) is coming to an end on 31 March 2022.
https://dchs.nhs.uk/my_dchs/show-me/staff-news-my-download/finance-and-procurement-system-changes
Farming community invited to health MOT Day at Bakewell Agricultural Centre
https://dchs.nhs.uk/news/farming-community-invited-health-mot-day-bakewell-agricultural-centre
Our plans to reduce cleaning in non-clinical areas
https://dchs.nhs.uk/my_dchs/show-me/staff-news-my-download/our-plans-reduce-cleaning
Files
Transfers in and the New to Area Assessment Guidelines (G270)
This guidance supports health visiting and admin teams when children transfer into or within Derbyshire. It gives clear guidance on the minimum standard expected of Specialist Community Public Health Nurses (Health Visitors) when undertaking a new to area contact. It outlines the goals and essential components of the new to area contact offered to all families moving into Derbyshire. This document also supports a commitment to ensure evidence-based tools and training are embedded within practice, supporting the national commissioning for outcomes recommendations and offering assurance that the service is focused on personalised and needs-based care. It is expected that Specialist Community Public Health Nurses employed by Derbyshire Community Health Services (DCHS) exercise professional judgement and have clear, documented evidence of the rationale for their decision making if they feel that it is not in the family’s or child’s interest to follow the Best Practice Guidance or policy has not been followed. It is also expected that Specialist Community Public Health Nurses exercise sound professional judgement (following their assessment) in deciding whether or not a client/family should receive additional support and intervention. This Best Practice Guidance should be used in conjunction with other DCHS Children’s and DCHS Trust policies along with The NMC Code.
Disclosure Ref 2024227 - Contact with patients recorded against ICD10 codes.pdf
Freedom of Information disclosure reference 2024227 relating to contact with patients recorded against ICD10 & ICD11 codes
Disclosure Ref 2025240 - Telephony and contact centre contract.doc
Freedom of information disclosure relating to Telephony and contact centre contract
0051 - Body Chart to Document Injuries on Admission
0051 - Body Chart to Document Injuries on Admission
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.
DCHS Wound Clinic Service Time Weighting Tool (G103)
DCHS Wound Clinic Service Time Weighting Tool (G103)
SOP 3 - Mechanical cleaning – thermal washer- disinfector (P16)
Mechanical cleaning – thermal washer- disinfector (P16)
Abuse, Discrimination and Aggression Towards Staff Policy
Abuse, Discrimination and Aggression Towards Staff
Hammer - Claw-Mallet Toe (L13)
Hammer – Claw-Mallet Toe. Podiatric Surgery patient information leaflet.
Delegation of Administration of Insulin to Adults in Residential Care Policy (P100)
There are a growing number of people who, because of disability, increasing age or infirmity, are unable to administer their own insulin and will need support. This guideline aims to promote standardisation and safety of insulin administration supported by Derbyshire Community Health Services (DCHS NHS FT). It underpins the guidance set out by governing bodies and organisations within the Acknowledgement of this policy