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Tracy Allen to step down as chief executive of Derbyshire’s community NHS services
Tracy Allen has announced plans to step down as chief executive of Derbyshire Community Health Services NHS Foundation Trust in September 2024, after 13 years in the role.
https://dchs.nhs.uk/news/tracy-allen-step-down-chief-executive-derbyshires-community-nhs-services
New Bump in the Road campaign and podcast series to support new parents in Derbyshire
https://dchs.nhs.uk/news/new-bump-road-campaign-and-podcast-series-support-new-parents-derbyshire
Patient Group Directions (PGDs)
Patient Group Directions - PGDs provide a legal framework that allows some registered health professionals to supply and/or administer a specified medicine(s) to a pre-defined group of patients, without them having to see a prescriber.
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Health Psychology - Information and Tools to Help You
A page of health psychology information and resources for the people of Derbyshire.
Files
1203 - Register of Persons Authorised to Witness the Destruction of Stock Controlled Drugs
1203 Register of Persons Authorised to Witness the Destruction of Stock Controlled Drugs
1060 - Anticipatory Medication (s.c.) Administration Chart and Stock Balance Sheet
1060 - Anticipatory Medication (s.c.) Administration Chart and Stock Balance Sheet
Wound photography Guidance (G196)
Wound photography Guide including consent
SOP 3 - Mechanical cleaning – thermal washer- disinfector (P16)
Mechanical cleaning – thermal washer- disinfector (P16)
Abuse, Discrimination and Aggression Towards Staff Policy
Abuse, Discrimination and Aggression Towards Staff
Hammer - Claw-Mallet Toe (L13)
Hammer – Claw-Mallet Toe. Podiatric Surgery patient information leaflet.
Delegation of Administration of Insulin to Adults in Residential Care Policy (P100)
There are a growing number of people who, because of disability, increasing age or infirmity, are unable to administer their own insulin and will need support. This guideline aims to promote standardisation and safety of insulin administration supported by Derbyshire Community Health Services (DCHS NHS FT). It underpins the guidance set out by governing bodies and organisations within the Acknowledgement of this policy
SOP For Designated Staff Accepting Influenza Vaccines Delivered from Walton Hospital Pharmacy Across Nominated DCHS Sites (S100)
Flu vaccination is offered to DCHS staff annually. Supplies are delivered directly to Walton Hospital Pharmacy, from where they need to be distributed to sites in a number of locations across Derbyshire prior to use. Flu vaccines require cold storage, in line with the product license. It is important to maintain the cold chain at all times as temperature excursions can adversely affect stability of the product. To set out a clear process for staff receiving deliveries of flu vaccinations in DCHS from Walton Hospital Pharmacy to ensure the cold chain is maintained and staff know what to do in the event of any breach.
DCHS Checking your reports letters and leaflets are easy to read
DCHS Checking your reports letters and leaflets are easy to read
A9 Irregular Pulse Protocol (S109)
Irregular Pulse Protocol