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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
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.
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.
Files
L173 - Patient Information Leaflet on Trial without a Catheter
L173 - Patient Information Leaflet on Trial without a Catheter
DCHS COMPETENCY ASSESSMENT FOR FEMALE URETHRAL CATHETERISATION (BAND 3)
COMPETENCY ASSESSMENT FOR FEMALE URETHRAL CATHETERISATION (BAND 3)
L88 - ESBL and AMP C in urine information for patients relatives and carers (P69)
L88 - ESBL and AMP C in urine information for patients relatives and carers (P69)
Microbiology, Pathology and Venepuncture Specimens (G282)
G282 - Microbiology, Pathology and Venepuncture Specimens (Section 5.4 in P69)
Management and Preventation of Slips Trips and Falls Sept 2020
Management and Preventation of Slips Trips and Falls Sept 2020
Appendix 2 - Guidance on Candidates Who Fail To Achieve (P41)
Appendix 2 - Guidance on Candidates Who Fail To Achieve (P41)
Covid-19 Staff Testing and Isolation Guidance V16
Covid-19 Staff Testing and Isolation Guidance V16
Eating and Drinking before you refer June 22
Eating and Drinking before you refer
DCHS WRES Data Report 2022.pdf
DCHS WRES Data Report 2022
Risk Stratification Decision Protocol for Patients with Impaired Mobility and a Wound Regarding Treatment Location (S101)
This Protocol aims to ensure patients with wounds receive treatment in the appropriate setting (outpatient clinic or patient’s home). The primary aims of this Protocol are to: 1) ensure patient safety, 2) reduce the risk of injury to staff, 3) increase equity in service access for patients, 4) facilitate clinician decision making, 5) facilitate communication between teams, 6) reduce the risk of claims of discrimination, and 7) reduce staff time lost through inappropriate referrals.