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Health Psychology for Professionals
The information here is for professionals in Derbyshire seeking more information on the Health Psychology service.
Message from Michelle Bateman - Registered Nursing Associates
An update from Michelle about how DCHS has supported the Nursing Associate role since 2019.
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
Derbyshire NHS Trust’s annual public accountability meeting - Open to all online
https://dchs.nhs.uk/news/derbyshire-nhs-trusts-annual-public-accountability-meeting-open-all-online
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
Files
Guidelines for completing Fluid and Nutrition at a Glance Boards for ward kitchens (P70)
Guidelines for completing Fluid and Nutrition at a Glance Boards for ward kitchens (P70)
Patient Supervision and Observation Policy (P82)
This policy aims to provide a framework for staff working in Derbyshire Community Health Services Foundation Trust (DCHS) to enable them to follow a consistent approach in the planning and implementation of patient supervision and observation for patients who pose a potential or actual risk to themselves or others. The policy provides clear instructions on how patient supervision should be implemented. Guidelines are also provided for the assessment of risk, to identify the level of supervision required and effective care planning.
A5 - Bed Rails Post Installation 72 Hour Review Form – Stage 2
Bed Rails Post Installation 72 Hour Review Form – Stage 2,P43
Buxton Hospital Theatre Policy and Procedures (P95)
Derbyshire Community Health Services NHS Foundation Trust (DCHS) has a responsibility to put in place effective and appropriate policies and procedures to ensure that effective and appropriate safe care is delivered consistently across the organisation. Buxton Hospital theatre provides day surgery to the local community in liaison with Consultants from the surrounding acute hospitals and DCHS Podiatric Surgery teams. The surgical offer by surgical specialities at Buxton Hospital in its theatre aims to deliver individualised, safe, efficient, and effective patient focused care for all patients requiring minor and intermediate day case interventions. The surgical specialist service providers aims to reduce the disruption to patient’s lives by enabling patients living in the local community to access services closer to home. This policy provides an overview of the elements of the service which support staff in achieving the delivery of safe care to day case surgery patients in the Buxton Hospital theatre and facilities.
DCHS COMPETENCY ASSESSMENT FOR URETHRAL AND SUPRA PUBIC CATHETERISATION v3
COMPETENCY ASSESSMENT FOR URETHRAL AND SUPRA PUBIC CATHETERISATION v3
L89 - ESBL and AMP C in wounds or sputum Information for patients, relatives and carers
L89 - ESBL and AMP C in wounds or sputum Information for patients, relatives and carers
Ice Making Machines and Water Coolers IP and C Principles (S117)
S117 - Ice Making Machines & Water Coolers IP&C Principles (Section 8.1 in P69)
COSHH - Operating Standards Sept 2021
COSHH - Operating Standards Sept 2021
Appendix 3 - Emergency Equipment Checklists and Matrix (P41)
Appendix 3 - Emergency Equipment Checklists and Matrix (P41)
L5 - Crossover Toe Deformity Digital Amputation
L5 - Crossover Toe Deformity Digital Amputation. Podiatric Surgery patient information leaflet.