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Overcoming communication difficulties for staff, patients and visitors during COVID-19

Overcoming communication difficulties for staff, patients and visitors during COVID-19

DCHS Policy Update_October 2024.docx

Child Visiting Policy (P18)

The aim of this policy is to provide a process for staff when facilitating visits by a child/ren to (Derbyshire Community Health Services FT) DCHS inpatient and day case services, including services where patients are detained under the Mental Health Act (1983). Maintaining effective family contact and dynamics has been shown to often be crucial for a full recovery for people with mental health problems. Health professionals must be aware that the needs of the child come first, and they must not be put at significant risk of harm. Working Together to Safeguard Children (2018) sets out how organisations and individuals should work together to safeguard and promote the welfare of children and young people in accordance with Section 11 of the Children Act 2004. All health professionals and organisations have a key role to play in safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children. Many DCHS services do not directly work with children; staff working within these services may indirectly become involved in the welfare of child visitors as part of their daily case management.

Suicidal_thoughts_-_how_to_support_someone_factsheet.pdf

Positive swab result within the last 7 days prior to admission to DCHS.docx

Self-isolation_and_testing_what_you_need_to_know_now__-_SM_poster.pdf

A2 - Support and Additional Contacts (P10)

Freedom to speak up policy - EIA form

Freedom to speak up policy - EIA form

Senior_Leadership_Framework_Self_Assessment_Tool.pdf

Self-isolation and testing what you need to know poster.pdf

Self-isolation and testing - guidance for DCHS staff and managers, including a useful step by step chart