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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
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
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
Tier 3 Weight Management - Information for Patients
Information for patients about the Tier 3 Weight Management service in Derbyshire.
Updated plans for Belper’s proposed new base for community health services to be shared on 27 January
Revised plans for a new base for Belper’s community health services, situated on the site of the former Belper Clinic, will be shared during a virtual meeting on Thursday 27 January at 6pm.
Armed Forces Community Staff Network
Supporting DCHS in the delivery of the Armed Forces Covenant Commitments
Files
Mandatory Covid 19 Vaccination FAQs DCHS_v1.2_27.01.22
Mandatory Covid 19 Vaccination FAQs (DCHS) updated 27 January 2022, answers to your queries about mandatory staff covid-19 vaccinations
Covid vaccination webinar 26 January for healthcare workers - answering your questions on pregnancy and fertility (003)
Covid vaccination webinar 26 January for healthcare workers - answering your questions on pregnancy and fertility
Mileage consultation Briefing Paper - Outcome of Consultation v3
DCHS Mileage consultation - Outcome of consultation; briefing paper. Includes outline of amended proposal, impact and implementation.
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)
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)
LB84 - What is a Venous Leg Ulcer Leaflet
LB84 - What is a Venous Leg Ulcer Leaflet
Antenatal Contact Guidelines (G209)
This Best Practice Guidance gives clear guidance on the minimum standard expected of Specialist Community Public Health Nurses (Health Visitors) when delivering an antenatal contact. It outlines the goal and essential components of the Antenatal contact offered during pregnancy to all families in Derbyshire. This document also supports a commitment to ensure evidence-based tools and training are embedded within practice, supporting the national commissioning for outcomes recommendations, and offering assurance that the service is focused on personalised and needs based care.
Morphine Sulfate Oral Solution Adult (Pod, UTC)
PGD Morphine Sulfate Oral Solution Adult (Pod, UTC)
The Safe Preparation and Administration of Intravenous (IV) Medicines at Home (A Slow Push Bolus) (G230)
G230 - The Safe Preparation and Administration of Intravenous (IV) Medicines at Home (A Slow Push Bolus)
Management and Preventation of Slips Trips and Falls Sept 2020
Management and Preventation of Slips Trips and Falls Sept 2020