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Outpatient Physiotherapy, Occupational Therapy and MSK Triage Service
https://dchs.nhs.uk/our-services-and-locations/a-z-list-of-services/msk-triage-derbyshire
Staff networks for equality diversity and inclusion
The LGBT+ staff network, BAME staff network, disability and long term conditions DLTC staff network and armed forces staff network
https://dchs.nhs.uk/about-us/equality-diversity-inclusion/staff-networks
Five-star salon experience for Ilkeston patients
https://dchs.nhs.uk/news/five-star-salon-experience-ilkeston-patients
Flu – make your informed CHOICE
All the information about this year's flu vaccination programme, Covid booster jabs and winter wellbeing found here!
The healing power of art – an exhibition to get people talking about mental health
https://dchs.nhs.uk/news/healing-power-art-exhibition-get-people-talking-about-mental-health
Files
Postural Care Guidelines for people with Complex Physical Disability (G182)
The purpose of this document is to guide good practice and standardise Postural Care for people aged 18 years and over who are registered with a North Derbyshire GP and to; • Deliver safe, person-centred, evidence- based and equitable service to people with complex physical and learning disabilities • Improve the health and well-being of people with learning disability and complex physical disability • Maintain and reduce risk of deterioration in health associated with complex physical disability • Clarify roles and responsibilities
Safeguarding Children Policy (P31)
Section 11 of The Children Act 2004 places a duty on people in the organisation to make arrangements to ensure that organisational functions are discharged with regard to the need to safeguard and promote the welfare of children. The Children Act 1989 and Working Together to Safeguard Children 2018 state that ‘The actions we take to promote the welfare of children and protect them from harm are everyone’s responsibility’. Children are defined as those having not yet reached their 18th birthday (Children Act 1989). Young people who are vulnerable e.g. Looked After Children (LAC) or children with disabilities are however entitled to services beyond their 18th birthday. The overall aim of the Policy is to make clear the duties, responsibilities and arrangements in place to safeguard and promote the welfare of children and young people in the defined geographical area covered by Derbyshire Community Health Services NHS Foundation Trust.
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.
Belper health and community services hub plans - public presentation for 27 January 2022.pdf
Belper health and community services hub - plans. Public presentation (27 January) prior to submitting planning application.
Risk Management Policy
The aim of this document is to provide clear and accurate direction & guidance to risk management for all staff within Derbyshire Community Health Service NHS Foundation Trust (DCHS). Risk management is the recognition and effective administration of all threats that may negatively impact upon values, standards & reputation of DCHS thus preventing planned objectives that in turn may preclude the Trust in its delivery of high quality statutory responsibilities. Risk management also includes positive exploitation of any opportunity that may present during threat analysis or mitigation. The purpose of this policy is to evidence the importance of risk management to DCHS, maintain a consistent approach to effective risk management, ensure accurate & effective systems and processes are firmly in place to support all staff in the management of corporate and operational risks across the organisation. Provide a single point of reference for information pertaining to all contributing facets, platforms, staff & agencies involved in the management of risk throughout all areas of service provision. DCHS’ risk Management policy seeks to mitigate risks that may threaten delivery of planned strategic objectives and put in place measured controls to manage such risks to as low as reasonably practicable.
Children’s Services Immunisation Policy 0-19 Years (P2)
The current immunisation schedule has been designed to provide early protection against infections that are most dangerous for the very young. This is particularly important for diseases such as whooping cough, pneumococcal, Hib and meningococcal serogroup C infection. Providing subsequent immunisations and booster doses ensures continued protection against these diseases. Additional vaccinations are offered at specific points throughout the child, young person, and adult’s life to provide protection against infections before they reach an age at which they become at increased risk from certain vaccine-preventable diseases. Recommendations for the age at which vaccines should be administered are therefore informed by the age-specific risk for a disease, the risk of disease complications and the ability to respond to the vaccine. The recommended immunisation schedule should therefore be followed as closely as possible. Health Care professionals employed by Derbyshire Community Services Foundation Trust (DCHSFT) have a responsibility to promote the benefits of immunisation in a consistent, clear and evidence based way to parents, carers, and young people. The overarching aim of the policy is to therefore support practitioners to fulfil the requirements of their commissioned role in delivering the national universal childhood immunisation programme, alongside any targeted immunisation schedules safely and competently.
Policy For the Use of Sterile Maggot Therapy in Wound Management (P101)
The purpose of this policy is designed to support suitably qualified healthcare professionals in managing wound debridement using maggot (larval) therapy, (which may only be instigated by a Tissue Viability Specialist) and to make sure it is carried out in a safe and clinically effective manner, acceptable to patients and carers. This policy aims to ensure the appropriate use of maggot (larval) therapy within Derbyshire Community Health Service NHS Foundation Trust.
Mental Health Act 1983 - Urgent Treatment Policy and Procedure (P102)
To provide guidance to Trust staff when considering the use of urgent treatment to patients detained in hospital under the MHA 1983, or subject to a Community Treatment Order.
Disclosure Ref 202441 - Physical assaults against hospital staff.pdf
Freedom of Information Disclosure Ref 202441 relating to Physical assaults against hospital staff
Employee Records - key messages for managers
Employee Records - key messages for managers for employee records including where to store electronic employee records, managing historic records, general housekeeping or employee records and requesting an employee record