Pages
Virtual ward helps Derbyshire patients stay at home for Christmas and New Year
https://dchs.nhs.uk/news/virtual-ward-helps-derbyshire-patients-stay-home-christmas-and-new-year
Patient Safety
Patient Safety is the freedom from harm in healthcare and is a process by which an organisation makes patient care safer.
https://dchs.nhs.uk/about-us/quality-heart-our-care/patient-safety
World Arthritis Day - 12 October 22
The theme this year is - 'It's in your hands, take action'. It aims to encourage people with arthritis, their caregivers, families, and the general public to avail every opportunity to take action to improve their lifestyle.
https://dchs.nhs.uk/my_dchs/show-me/staff-news-my-download/world-arthritis-day-12-october-22
Tissue Viability
https://dchs.nhs.uk/our-services-and-locations/a-z-list-of-services/tissue-viability
Podiatric surgery
https://dchs.nhs.uk/our-services-and-locations/a-z-list-of-services/podiatric-surgery
Seeking urgent clinical treatment - guidance on NHS 111 and urgent treatment centres
A guide on how to access the help you need for new onset illnesses or injuries for which you are seeking urgent help or advice.
Derbyshire Community Health Services welcomes international nurses
https://dchs.nhs.uk/news/derbyshire-community-health-services-welcomes-international-nurses
Improvement, Innovation and Effectiveness
Supporting colleagues to keep DCHS an outstanding place to work and recive care.
https://dchs.nhs.uk/about-us/quality-heart-our-care/improvement-innovation-effectiveness
Files
Food Diary NS.pdf
Tier 3 Weight Management Food Diary
Goal Tracker NS.pdf
Tier 3 weight Management Goal Tracker
Disclosure Ref 2024152 - Waiting times .pdf
Freedom of Information disclosure ref 2024152 relating to number of patients and waiting times for Tier 3 Weight Management Service and access to bariatric surgery
Exudate Management Pathway (G195)
Exudate Management Pathway
0290 - Peripheral Intravenous Cannula (PIVC) Assessment and Management Record (P47)
0290 - Peripheral Intravenous Cannula (PIVC) Assessment and Management Record
Disclosure Ref 202429 - Energy Management System (EMS).pdf
FOI Disclosure Ref 202429 relating to Energy Management System (EMS) contract
Fleet and Transport Management Guidelines
DCHS Fleet and Transport Management Guidelines
Disclosure Ref 2024139 - Software Used for Facilities Management.pdf
FOI Disclosure Ref 2024139 regarding contract for Software Used for Facilities Management
Disclosure Ref 2025119 - Risk, compliance or incident management software currently used.pdf
Freedom of Information Disclosure Ref 2025119 relating to Risk, compliance or incident management software currently used
Waste Management Operating Standards V8
DCHS Waste Management Operating Standards