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Flu – make your informed CHOICE
All the information about this year's flu vaccination programme, Covid booster jabs and winter wellbeing found here!
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
Weather alert: sub-zero temperatures, snow and ice warning
https://dchs.nhs.uk/news/weather-alert-sub-zero-temperatures-snow-and-ice-warning
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
Tier 3 Weight Management for Professionals
The information here is for professionals in Derbyshire seeking more information on the Tier 3 Weight Management service.
Files
Advice for Patients Who are Self Isolating.pdf
DCHS Advice for patients who are self isolating
Appendix B - Mandatory Vaccination Record of Discussion Form.docx
Appendix B - Mandatory Vaccination Record of Discussion Form
Compassionate Conversations v10.pdf
Holding compassionate conversations with colleagues who are hesitant about the COVID-19 vaccine
Site Specific Decontamination Roles and Responsibilities
Site Specific Decontamination Roles and Responsibilities
0004 - Management of the Deceased - Infection Control Notification Form
0004 - Management of the Deceased - Infection Control Notification Form
Macerator breakdown IP and C guidance (G276)
G276 - Macerator breakdown IP&C guidance (Section 8.2)
L21 - Post Rehab Booklet - Podiatric Surgery
This information is for patients who have had surgery at least 2 weeks ago and have had their dressings removed.
Management and prevention of wounds on the feet, including the Diabetic Foot - An Informative guide for DCHS Staff (G247)
G247 - Management and prevention of wounds on the feet, including the Diabetic Foot - An Informative guide for DCHS Staff.
Checklist Training Information
Checklist Training Information
Nurse Associate (Registered) Flowchart for Inpatient Wards (G259)
G259 - Nurse Associate (Registered) Flowchart for Inpatient Wards