Pages
John’s incredible 50 years of voluntary service for Ripley Hospital
https://dchs.nhs.uk/news/johns-incredible-50-years-voluntary-service-ripley-hospital
October has been AAC Awareness Month
https://dchs.nhs.uk/my_dchs/show-me/staff-news-my-download/october-has-been-aac-awareness-month
Increase in cases of Covid-19
https://dchs.nhs.uk/my_dchs/show-me/staff-news-my-download/increase-cases-covid-19
World Arthritis Day - 12 October 22
The theme this year is - 'It's in your hands, take action'. It aims to encourage people with arthritis, their caregivers, families, and the general public to avail every opportunity to take action to improve their lifestyle.
https://dchs.nhs.uk/my_dchs/show-me/staff-news-my-download/world-arthritis-day-12-october-22
Private Alice Bell marching into history
https://dchs.nhs.uk/news/dchs-staff-marching-coronation-parade
Chair Prem Singh announces his retirement plans after 47 years’ NHS service
https://dchs.nhs.uk/news/chair-prem-singh-announces-his-retirement-plans-after-47-years-nhs-service
Meet Barbara: 71-year-old nurse and role model
https://dchs.nhs.uk/news/meet-barbara-71-year-old-nurse-and-role-model
Files
Appendix 2 - Assessment of Skill Record for the Administration of Insulin by HCA (P4)
Appendix 2 - Assessment of Skill Record for the Administration of Insulin by HCA (P4)
0052 - Patient Referral Form for Admission to OPMH Services
0052 - Patient Referral Form for Admission to OPMH Services
Topical corticosteroid pathways for varicose eczema for non-medical prescribers (G201)
Topical corticosteroid pathway for varicose eczema for non-medical prescribers
0323 - Posture Care Pathway for People with Complex Disability (LD)
0323 - Posture Care Pathway for People with Complex Disability (LD)
Achilles Tendinopathy Care Pathway (G79)
G79 - Achilles Tendinopathy Care Pathway
NHSI National Stop the Pressure Guidance (G100)
G100 - NHSI National Stop the Pressure Guidance
Informal Carers administration of PRN subcutaneous injection in Community Palliative care Guidelines for DCHS staff (G184)
A small number of dying patients’ relatives request permission to administer subcutaneous medication at home to enable symptom control. UK statutory law supports this practice within a safe governance structure. To support this in practice “The Derbyshire policy for Informal Carers Administration of an as required subcutaneous injection in Community Palliative care” has been developed and underpins these guidelines for Derbyshire Community Health Service (DCHS) staff.
Disconnection of Continuous Infusional Chemotherapy from a Central Venous Access Device (CVAD) in the Community SOP (S65)
The aim of this SOP is to provide guidance for staff in the clinical procedure of the disconnection of continuous infusion chemotherapy from a CVAD within a DCHS setting across adult services. This SOP is intended to reduce the level of risks associated with this procedure.
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)