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Alan Blair’s retirement
https://dchs.nhs.uk/my_dchs/show-me/staff-news-my-download/alan-blairs-retirement
Health Psychology for Professionals
The information here is for professionals in Derbyshire seeking more information on the Health Psychology service.
Warm Spaces opening at two Derbyshire community hospitals
https://dchs.nhs.uk/news/warm-spaces-opening-two-derbyshire-community-hospitals
Virtual ward helps Derbyshire patients stay at home for Christmas and New Year
https://dchs.nhs.uk/news/virtual-ward-helps-derbyshire-patients-stay-home-christmas-and-new-year
Bakewell integrated health hub construction update - December 2022
https://dchs.nhs.uk/news/bakewell-integrated-health-hub-construction-update-december-2022
Files
Assessment & Management of Diarrhoea (S119)
S119 - Assessment & Management of Diarrhoea (Section 6.4 in P69)
Core and Rapid Caseload Management - A10 (G320)
Core and Rapid Caseload Management
Prevention and Management Pressure Ulcer Policy (P36)
This policy outlines the Trust’s approach for the prevention of pressure ulcers in people under the care of DCHS clinicians. It encompasses the appropriate management for the prevention of pressure ulcers as well as the management of patients with ulcers already present. This policy and the supporting guidelines place an emphasis on a collaborative integrated multidisciplinary, multiagency approach to identifying risk factors and the implementation of appropriate preventative and/or treatment measures in a timely manner.
Meticillin Resistant Staphylococcus Aureus (MRSA) Management Guidelines, Including Screening Procedure (G294)
G294 - Meticillin Resistant Staphylococcus Aureus (MRSA) Management Guidelines, Including Screening Procedure (Section 6.7 in P69)
0291 - Central Vascular Access Device (CVAD) Assessment and Management Record
0291 - Central Vascular Access Device (CVAD) Assessment and Management Record
Supervisor checklist for Caseload Management - A9 (G320)
Supervisor checklist for Caseload Management
A3 - Caseload Management and Review (S68)
Caseload Management and Review
Identification and Management of Moisture Lesions (L34)
Identification and Management of Moisture Lesions
Leg Ulcer Assessment and Management Policy (P66)
• Ensure that all patients in DCHS care, presenting with a lower limb wound receive a comprehensive assessment and subsequent diagnosis from a registered nurse who has had additional training and competencies in Leg Ulcer Management. • Support DCHS clinicians and partners in care to know when to refer those patients with complex, atypical or non-healing lower limb ulceration for review by specialist services in primary and secondary care settings. • To provide a framework to ensure that the quality of care for patients in this area can be monitored and improved in line with the quality agenda.
Prevention and Management of Sharps Injuries and Contamination Incidents Policy
Prevention and Management of Sharps Injuries and Contamination Incidents Policy,