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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.
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?
Storm Henk – update and advice
https://dchs.nhs.uk/my_dchs/show-me/staff-news-my-download/storm-henk-update-and-advice
Flu – make your informed CHOICE
All the information about this year's flu vaccination programme, Covid booster jabs and winter wellbeing found here!
Queens Nurse Awards 2022 - applications opening soon!
Our DCHS group of Queen's Nurses is growing fast, and we encourage you to apply. Information and details for the 2022 applications will be available on the Queen's Nursing institute website from March 2022.
Volunteer application form
Volunteer application form
https://dchs.nhs.uk/join-us/volunteer-with-us/volunteer-application-form
Files
L297 - Out-Patient Anti-microbial Therapy (OPAT) Service
L297 - Out-Patient Anti-microbial Therapy (OPAT) Service
Wound Hygiene Pathway (G314)
Wound Hygiene Pathway
A4 - Mealtimes Matter Poster (G321)
A4 - Mealtimes Matter Poster (G321)
Caseload Records Review Matrix Rapid
Caseload Records Review Matrix Rapid
Disclosure Ref 2024128 - Social Media Platforms.pdf
Freedom of Information disclosure regarding social media platforms
Disclosure Ref 202498 - Physician Associates (PAs).pdf
FOI Disclosure Ref 202498 regarding Physician Associates (PAs).
Adult Nutrition, Food and Hydration Guidelines For Community Patients (G319)
The aim of this guidance is to support patients who are unable to maintain their nutritional status by eating and drinking orally. The purpose of these guidelines is to: • Give clear, defined, evidence-based guidelines for all employees within DCHS working in the community setting, to support patients with maintaining adequate nutrition and hydration status. • Ensure that the defined minimum requirements for documentation are clearly laid down to enable clinicians to accurately monitor and assess the nutrition and hydration status of the patient in a timely manner. • Ensure that all relevant employees are given the necessary information, instruction and training to provide them with the knowledge and skills to monitor and maintain the nutrition and hydration status of the patient and to reduce the risk of complications.
1292 - Podiatric Surgery Medical Questionnaire
Podiatric Surgery Medical Questionnaire
DCHS WRES Data Report 2023-24
DCHS WRES Data Report 2023-24
Information Governance newsletter December 2024.docx
Information Governance Newsletter December 2024