Pages
Storm Henk – update and advice
https://dchs.nhs.uk/my_dchs/show-me/staff-news-my-download/storm-henk-update-and-advice
Latest progress on Walton Hospital's diagnostic centre extension
https://dchs.nhs.uk/news/latest-progress-walton-hospitals-diagnostic-centre-extension
Community podiatry - Information about your appointment
DCHS community podiatry - service locations
A big day for Ilkeston’s diagnostics development
https://dchs.nhs.uk/news/big-day-ilkestons-diagnostics-development
Construction progresses on new £15m Belper Health Centre
https://dchs.nhs.uk/news/construction-progresses-new-15m-belper-health-centre
Cardiac rehabilitation services
https://dchs.nhs.uk/our-services-and-locations/a-z-list-of-services/cardiac-rehabilitation-services
Disability and Long Term Conditions staff network
A staff network for DCHS colleagues who have, colleagues who live with someone with or colleagues who support other colleagues with a disability or a long term condition. Also known as the DLTC staff network.
Files
Hallux-Abducto Valgus Care Pathway (G75)
G75 - Hallux-Abducto Valgus Care Pathway
0122 - Waterlow Risk Assessment Tool
Waterlow Risk Assessment Tool
DCHS Wound Clinic Service Time Weighting Tool (G103)
DCHS Wound Clinic Service Time Weighting Tool (G103)
Liquid Nitrogen - Storage, Use and Transportation Guidance and Code of Practice Standard Operating Procedure (S39)
This guidance is intended to provide information on the hazards and risks associated with the storage, use and transportation of Liquid Nitrogen and the control measures which are to be used. The contents of this guidance should be brought to the attention of all users of liquid nitrogen. This information is to be be supplemented by appropriate training and demonstration where specific tasks are undertaken.
Appendix B - Mandatory Vaccination Record of Discussion Form.docx
Appendix B - Mandatory Vaccination Record of Discussion Form
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 Insulin Administration to non-DCHS Residential Care Home Support Workers for Specific Adult Residents (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.