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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
Accessible information standards
https://dchs.nhs.uk/about-us/equality-diversity-inclusion/accessible-information
Interpreting & translation
https://dchs.nhs.uk/about-us/equality-diversity-inclusion/interpreting-translation
Derbyshire health and care system remains under pressure; patients continue to be asked to not store up care needs
Update as of 17:00hrs - 22 December 2022
Industrial Action Update - Issued on 16 January 2023
Ahead of this week’s planned industrial action by the Royal College of Nursing (RCN), we’ve developed an in-depth briefing which we hope colleagues will find useful. It also signposts to other helpful sources of information.
https://dchs.nhs.uk/my_dchs/show-me/staff-news-my-download/industrial-action-update-16-january
Community podiatry - Managing your condition at home
Helpful tips for patients, carers and clinicians to help people with self care
Files
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.
Appendix C – Relocation Expenses Claim Form.docx
Appendix C – Relocation Expenses Claim Form
A6 - Foot Dressing Clinic – Requesting ABX via Podiatry Route (S149)
Foot Dressing Clinic – Requesting ABX via Podiatry Route
Annual Leave Calculator for Practice GPs & Medical Staff 2026-2027
Annual Leave Calculator for Practice GPs & Medical Staff 2026-2027
SOP For use of HoverMatt and HoverJack for lateral transfers by community staff (S78)
This standard operating procedure sets out the process by which clinicians working within Community Services access and use the HoverMatt & HoverJack for lateral transfer of patients in a community setting.
Compressed Gases Operating Standards May 21
Compressed Gases Operating Standards
A1 - Hovermatt Brochure (S78)
Hovermatt Brochure
APPENDIX 8 - Investigation meeting Invite.docx
HRP24 Appendix 8 - Investigation meeting invite
HIV SOP for Use of Injectable HIV Treatment (S145)
HIV SOP for Use of Injectable HIV Treatment (S145)