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New winter ward opens at Ilkeston Community Hospital
https://dchs.nhs.uk/news/new-winter-ward-opens-ilkeston-community-hospital
Farming community invited back to Bakewell Agricultural Centre for health MOT Day
https://dchs.nhs.uk/news/farming-community-invited-back-bakewell-agricultural-centre-health-mot-day
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
Want to build positive and sustainable physical habits? Join our ‘Step up to the challenge'!
https://dchs.nhs.uk/my_dchs/show-me/staff-news-my-download/step-challenge-frequently-asked-questions
Files
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
Guidance for E-referrals via S1 to the Tissue Viability Service (G327)
Guidance for E-referrals via S1 to the Tissue Viability Service
Disclosure Ref 2024111 - Framework Agency Spend Jun 2023 to Mar 24 1 of 2.pdf
Disclosure Ref 2024111 - Framework Agency Spend Jun 2023 to Mar 24 1 of 2