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Diabetes Education for Professionals
The information here is for professionals in Derbyshire working with patients with type 2 diabetes.
Derbyshire health and care system remains under pressure; patients continue to be asked to not store up care needs
Update as of 17:00hrs - 22 December 2022
Industrial Action Update - Issued on 16 January 2023
Ahead of this week’s planned industrial action by the Royal College of Nursing (RCN), we’ve developed an in-depth briefing which we hope colleagues will find useful. It also signposts to other helpful sources of information.
https://dchs.nhs.uk/my_dchs/show-me/staff-news-my-download/industrial-action-update-16-january
Sustainability/Green Agenda
https://dchs.nhs.uk/my_dchs/i-want-more-information-on/corporate-services/sustainabilitygreen-agenda
Community podiatry - Managing your condition at home
Helpful tips for patients, carers and clinicians to help people with self care
Warm Spaces opening at two Derbyshire community hospitals
https://dchs.nhs.uk/news/warm-spaces-opening-two-derbyshire-community-hospitals
Keep up to date with innovations and emerging research to improve your practice
introducing KnowledgeShare - an online web-based current awareness system being offered by Derbyshire NHS Library and Knowledge Service.
Files
A7 - Monthly Expiry Date and Safety Check of Anaphylaxis Packs (S2)
Monthly Expiry Date and Safety Check of Anaphylaxis Packs
Disclosure Ref 2024168 - Electro Convulsion Treatment .pdf
FOI Disclosure Ref 2024168 regarding Electro Convulsion Treatment
Disclosure Ref 202566 - IT systems & applications .pdf
Freedom of Information Disclosure Ref 202566 relating to IT systems & applications
AI and Automation Governance Policy.docx
The purpose of this policy is to establish clear guidelines for the procurement and / or development, implementation, and monitoring of AI and / or automated systems to protect personal data, uphold ethical standards, and mitigate potential risks
Disclosure Ref 202592 - Mechanical Ventilation & MRIs.pdf
Freedom of information disclosure reference 202592 relating to Mechanical Ventilation & MRIs
Disclosure Ref 2025107 - Administrating Injections 1st Jan 2020 to 15 Mar 2025 .pdf
FOI disclosure ref 2025/107 regarding the administration of injections to patients without their consent within the Trust.
Disclosure Ref 2024202 - International Healthcare Recruitment Campaigns.pdf
Freedom of Information disclosure reference 2024/202 relating to international recruitment campaigns including insight into the professions being recruited, appointed agency, framework utilised and Contract expiry
Flu Vaccine - FAQ information for DCHS staff 2025-26 (G346)
The document provides comprehensive information about the flu vaccine for DCHS staff for the 2025-26 season. It addresses various frequently asked questions (FAQs) related to the administration of the flu vaccine, including eligibility criteria, safety for specific groups (such as pregnant women, individuals with egg or latex allergies, and those with religious or dietary restrictions), and guidelines for staff who are administering the vaccine. The document also provides information on handling the vaccine, necessary personal protective equipment (PPE), and procedures for dealing with anaphylaxis. Additionally, the document includes resources and standard operating procedures (SOPs) for staff involved in the vaccination process.
Disclosure Ref 2025259 - Utilisation of insourcing for listed specialities.pdf
Freedom of information disclosure relating to the utilisation of insourcing for listed specialities insourcing for the period 01/04/2025-30/06/2025
Disclosure Ref 202580 - Trust processes to reduce medication waste.doc
Freedom of information request relating to medicines‑waste‑reduction policy, sustainability or environmental impact assessments carried out, and whether staff are specifically employed to manage medicines waste