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Requesting and Managing Pathology Results within DCHS Community Hospital Wards SOP (S98)

The purpose of this Standard Operating Procedure (SOP) is to outline the steps required to effectively manage the requesting, receiving, filing and actioning of all pathology results by either an electronic process or by a relevant paper-based system. Utilising an electronic system (such as ICE) enables pathology requests to be requested, reviewed and actioned electronically via the electronic patient record within TPP SystmOne. There are an estimated 1.12 billion pathology tests undertaken each year in England (NHS England, 2020) It is imperative a record of all pathology samples is accurately maintained to avoid patient harm and improve patient outcomes (WHO, 2021). The Care Quality Commission (2021) inspects the management of test results to ensure processes are robust, practice is safe and care is effective.

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 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

Cough Assist (Mechanical Insufflation and Exsufflation)

Cough Assist (Mechanical Insufflation and Exsufflation

Appendix 1 - Patient Video Consultation Connection (S82)

Patient Video Consultation Connection

APPENDIX 6 - Disciplinary Investigation - Terms of Reference.docx

HRP24 Appendix 6 - Disciplinary Investigation – Terms of Reference

Cancellation of Clinic Standard Operating Procedure (S153)

Cancellation of Clinic Standard Operating Procedure