Pages
Patient Safety
Patient Safety is the freedom from harm in healthcare and is a process by which an organisation makes patient care safer.
https://dchs.nhs.uk/about-us/quality-heart-our-care/patient-safety
Accessible information standards
https://dchs.nhs.uk/about-us/equality-diversity-inclusion/accessible-information
Interpreting & translation
https://dchs.nhs.uk/about-us/equality-diversity-inclusion/interpreting-translation
Sustainability/Green Agenda
https://dchs.nhs.uk/my_dchs/i-want-more-information-on/corporate-services/sustainabilitygreen-agenda
Health Psychology - Information and Tools to Help You
A page of health psychology information and resources for the people of Derbyshire.
Files
Negative Pressure Wound Therapy Policy (P11)
The purpose of this policy is to provide evidence based guidance on the use of Negative Pressure Wound Therapy (NPWT), which is an advanced wound care treatment for patients with complex wounds. Clinicians working within Derbyshire Community Health Services NHS Trust should refer to this Policy for; • Recommended best practice guidance for managing a patient with NPWT. • Recommendations to reduce potential risk and harm to patients receiving NPWT. • The role of the Registered Healthcare Professional will be defined in this guideline, outlining their responsibility and accountability for the patient receiving NPWT
1059 - Anticipatory EOL Prescription Sheet Palliative Care
1059 Palliative Care ‘Just in Case’ Anticipatory Prescription Information Sheet Patients aged 18 years & older
0106 - Samples Fridge Temperature Monitoring Form (P69)
0106 - Samples Fridge Temperature Monitoring Form (P69)
0260 - Blood pressure information for ESSD patients
0260 - Blood pressure information for ESSD patients
OPAT Elastomeric Infusor Devices Standard Operating Procedure for DCHS Community (S38)
This SOP describes the process for administering an IV antibiotic using an elastomeric infusor device supplied via Derby Teaching Hospital Pharmacy Dept (South) or Chesterfield Royal Hospital Pharmacy Dept (North
Identification and Treatment of Different Types of Moisture Lesions (G179)
A moisture lesion is most commonly associated with either incontinence or sweating between skin folds. If left untreated then skin is more at risk of pressure ulcer development. It is important to establish the cause of the moisture lesion in order to treat it correctly.
DCHS Sub-committee member declaration of Interests
DCHS Sub-committee member declaration of Interests
DCHS Gender Pay Gap Report 2020.21 (data extract 31 March 2020).pdf
DCHS Gender Pay Gap Report 2020-21 (data extract 31 March 2020)
DSE Operating Standards Updated Jan 22.doc
DSE Operating Standards Updated Jan 22
Site Specific Decontamination Roles and Responsibilities
Site Specific Decontamination Roles and Responsibilities