Pages
National Patient Safety Alert
https://dchs.nhs.uk/my_dchs/show-me/staff-news-my-download/national-patient-safety-alert
LGBTQIA+ awareness training
https://dchs.nhs.uk/my_dchs/show-me/staff-news-my-download/lgbtqia-awareness-training
Disability and Long Term Conditions staff network
A staff network for DCHS colleagues who have, colleagues who live with someone with or colleagues who support other colleagues with a disability or a long term condition. Also known as the DLTC staff network.
Babington Day Unit
https://dchs.nhs.uk/our-services-and-locations/a-z-list-of-services/babington-day-unit
Derbyshire health and care system under increasing pressure and declares Critical Incident
Staff Briefing - Derbyshire health and care system under increasing pressure and declares Critical Incident
Tier 3 Weight Management - Information for Patients
Information for patients about the Tier 3 Weight Management service in Derbyshire.
Files
1060 - Anticipatory Medication (s.c.) Administration Chart and Stock Balance Sheet
1060 - Anticipatory Medication (s.c.) Administration Chart and Stock Balance Sheet
Wound photography Guidance (G196)
Wound photography Guide including consent
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
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.
DCHS Checking your reports letters and leaflets are easy to read
DCHS Checking your reports letters and leaflets are easy to read
A9 Irregular Pulse Protocol (S109)
Irregular Pulse Protocol
A guide to what to do when someone has died (G316)
G316 - A guide to what to do when someone has died