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Message from Michelle Bateman - Registered Nursing Associates
An update from Michelle about how DCHS has supported the Nursing Associate role since 2019.
Queens Nurse Awards 2022 - applications opening soon!
Our DCHS group of Queen's Nurses is growing fast, and we encourage you to apply. Information and details for the 2022 applications will be available on the Queen's Nursing institute website from March 2022.
Diabetes Education Resources for Patients
A page of diabetes education resources for the people of Derbyshire.
Butterley Ward is back at Ripley Hospital
Plans have been announced to bring Butterley Ward back to Ripley Hospital from its temporary base at Ilkeston Community Hospital after Easter, during the final week of April.
https://dchs.nhs.uk/news/date-announced-butterley-ward-move-back-ripley-hospital
Speech and language therapy service
Our therapists, practitioners, assistants and admin support workers work together to deliver high quality services for adults and children who have speech, language and communication difficulties; eating, drinking and swallowing difficulties (dysphagia). We work with adults and children, throughout Derbyshire and Derby City. More specifically: Derby City and Derbyshire County - Adults and Derby City and the southern half of Derbyshire County - Children.
https://dchs.nhs.uk/our-services-and-locations/a-z-list-of-services/speech_language_therapy
Files
Appendix 8 - Guidance for healthcare professionals reviewing and updating the PGD (P5)
Appendix 8 - Guidance for healthcare professionals reviewing and updating the PGD (P5)
DCHS CLINICAL OBERVATIONS version 4.2
Clinical Observations Peoples Development
A4 – Practical Competency Assessment For the Preparation and Safe Administration of a Blood Transfusion within a Community Hospital Setting (P25)
Practical Competency Assessment For the Preparation and Safe Administration of a Blood Transfusion within a Community Hospital Setting
Abuse, Discrimination and Aggression Towards Staff Policy
Abuse, Discrimination and Aggression Towards Staff
Appendix 2 - Guidance on Candidates Who Fail To Achieve (P41)
Appendix 2 - Guidance on Candidates Who Fail To Achieve (P41)
Podiatry Caseload Priority Matrix
Podiatry Caseload Priority Matrix V2
DCHS WDES Data Report 2022.pdf
DCHS WDES Data Report 2022
Risk Stratification Decision Protocol for Patients with Impaired Mobility and a Wound Regarding Treatment Location (S101)
This Protocol aims to ensure patients with wounds receive treatment in the appropriate setting (outpatient clinic or patient’s home). The primary aims of this Protocol are to: 1) ensure patient safety, 2) reduce the risk of injury to staff, 3) increase equity in service access for patients, 4) facilitate clinician decision making, 5) facilitate communication between teams, 6) reduce the risk of claims of discrimination, and 7) reduce staff time lost through inappropriate referrals.
Employee Online Bank Workers Guide v1.6.pdf
Bank Worker Employee Online Guide
WBC Information Sheet JUCD
WBC Information Sheet JUCD