Pages
End of Life - Directory of Services
Information hub for all clinicians, carers and family members, signposting to end of life support and resources available throughout Derbyshire.
https://dchs.nhs.uk/our-services-and-locations/a-z-list-of-services/eol-directory-services
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.
Butterley Ward is back at Ripley Hospital
Plans have been announced to bring Butterley Ward back to Ripley Hospital from its temporary base at Ilkeston Community Hospital after Easter, during the final week of April.
https://dchs.nhs.uk/news/date-announced-butterley-ward-move-back-ripley-hospital
Speech and language therapy service
Our therapists, practitioners, assistants and admin support workers work together to deliver high quality services for adults and children who have speech, language and communication difficulties; eating, drinking and swallowing difficulties (dysphagia). We work with adults and children, throughout Derbyshire and Derby City. More specifically: Derby City and Derbyshire County - Adults and Derby City and the southern half of Derbyshire County - Children.
https://dchs.nhs.uk/our-services-and-locations/a-z-list-of-services/speech_language_therapy
Files
DCHS Clinical Supervisor details for database form
DCHS Clinical Supervisor details for database form - for adding or updating details to the supervisors database
DCHS Gender Pay Gap Report 2022 (data extract 31 March 2021).pdf
DCHS Gender Pay Gap Report 2022 (data extract 31 March 2021), which has been produced produced in line with the requirements of the Equality Act 2010.
Safe Caseloads for Adult Community Nursing Services - an updated review of the evidence (G213)
Safe Caseloads for Adult Community Nursing Services - an updated review of the evidence (G213)
DCHS CLINICAL OBERVATIONS version 4.2
Clinical Observations Peoples Development
Organisational, Individual and Committee Responsibilities for IP and C Guidelines (G279)
G279 - Organisational, Individual and Committee Responsibilities for IP&C Guidelines (Section 5.2 in P69)
Operating Standard PPE Jan21
Operating Standard PPE Jan21
Off Loading Heel Cards (Diabetic and Non-Diabetic Patient) (G245)
G245 – Off Loading Heel Cards (Diabetic and Non-Diabetic Patient).
Covid death reporting form
Covid death reporting form
EoL Information standard palliative
EoL Information standard palliative
Interim guidance for reviewing Emergency Department Attendances for school aged children (5-17 years) (G251)
The purpose of this interim guidance document is to support all staff within the 5-19 (school nursing) service to be able to review relevant ED attendances, to take any action required to address unmet public health needs and to share any information in the best interests of the child/young person to safeguard their well-being.