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Patient Group Directions (PGDs)
Patient Group Directions - PGDs provide a legal framework that allows some registered health professionals to supply and/or administer a specified medicine(s) to a pre-defined group of patients, without them having to see a prescriber.
Derbyshire health and care system remains under sustained pressure; patients asked to not store up care needs
https://dchs.nhs.uk/news/derbyshire-health-and-care-system-remains-under-sustained-pressure
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
Community nursing practitioners network
New national network for community nursing practitioners. The network has been set up for sharing of information and connecting community practitioners.
https://dchs.nhs.uk/my_dchs/show-me/staff-news-my-download/community-nursing-practitioners-network
How does diversity affect the way our colleagues and patients experience health and health services?
Flu – make your informed CHOICE
All the information about this year's flu vaccination programme, Covid booster jabs and winter wellbeing found here!
Message from Michelle Bateman - Registered Nursing Associates
An update from Michelle about how DCHS has supported the Nursing Associate role since 2019.
Files
Guidance for healthcare professionals reviewing and updating the PGD (P5)
Guidance for healthcare professionals reviewing and updating the PGD (P5)
DCHS Patient Survey Volunteer Task Description
Patient Survey Volunteer Task Description
Morphine Sulfate Oral Solution Adult (Pod, UTC)
PGD Morphine Sulfate Oral Solution Adult (Pod, UTC)
Internal fixation irritation (L16)
Internal fixation irritation
Vodafone_Storm Phone Escalation Process Flowchart.docx
Vodafone Storm Phone Escalation Process Flowchart
Heatwave public health guidance July 2022
Heatwave public health guidance July 2022
L25 - Post-operative advice following foot surgery
L25 - Post-operative advice following foot surgery. Patient information leaflet.
0277 - Generic Referral Form Template
0277 - Generic Referral Form Template
New Guidance for LFD and PCR testing for Staff & Patients
New Guidance for LFD and PCR testing for Staff & Patients
Hot Foot Care Pathway for CRH
Hot Foot Care Pathway for CRH