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Freedom to speak up animations
We have developed a series of animations based on issues staff have raised a concern about in DCHS. We hope they help you make your decision about whether you should raise a concern.
https://dchs.nhs.uk/my_dchs/how-do-i/freedom-to-speak-up/freedom-speak-animations
Friends of Buxton Hospitals
Contact the Friends of Buxton Hospitals
https://dchs.nhs.uk/join-us/volunteer-with-us/friends-buxton-hospitals
Let’s Chat 2023 campaign launch – don’t miss your chance to get involved
https://dchs.nhs.uk/my_dchs/show-me/staff-news-my-download/lets-chat-2023-campaign-launch
Seeking urgent clinical treatment - guidance on NHS 111 and urgent treatment centres
A guide on how to access the help you need for new onset illnesses or injuries for which you are seeking urgent help or advice.
DCHS payroll provider is changing!
From 1 April 2022 we're moving from our current payroll provider Shared Business Services (SBS) to a new payroll provider University Hospitals of Derby & Burton NHS FT (UHDB).
https://dchs.nhs.uk/my_dchs/show-me/staff-news-my-download/dchs-payroll-provider-changing
Diabetes Education Service
Understanding your Type 2 diabetes is important so you can learn how to control it and have the best quality of life possible.
Files
Procedure for the Disposal of unwanted patient’s medicines in the community setting (patient’s own home) (S7)
Guidance to community staff on the procedure to follow regarding the destruction of a patient’s own medicines that are no longer required and are within the home setting.
Local Decontamination Of Reusable Medical Devices-Dental and Podiatry Services (P16)
The aim of this policy is to detail the practices and principles for the local decontamination of reusable medical devices, with reference to podiatric services.
Adult Nutrition Food and Hydration Policy (P50)
This policy aims to improve the nutrition and hydration of all adult patients cared for by staff working throughout Derbyshire Community Health Services NHS Foundation Trust (DCHSNHSFT) including those with special/therapeutic dietary requirements. It explains how patients who are at nutritional risk can be identified, how nutritional status may be improved, what support there is from members of the multidisciplinary team and how support and training can be accessed. The major challenge for community hospitals and staff working within the community will be meeting the nutritional requirements of patients who are nutritionally vulnerable; hence much of this policy is based around nutrition support. By achieving the care in the Policy, it will allow the Trust to meet a number of voluntary and mandatory standards including the Care Quality Commission (CQC) Regulation 14: Meeting nutrition and hydration needs (2015), The Hospital Food Standards Panel’s report on standards for food and drink in NHS Hospitals (2014), NICE - Nutrition support in adults. Quality standard 24 (2012) and the British Association of UK Dieticians (BDA) – The Nutrition and Hydration Digest: Improving Outcomes through Food and Beverages Services 2nd Edition (2017) Whilst this Policy focuses primarily on nutrition, as an important nutrient, water cannot be overlooked. Detailed information on assessing and maintaining patients hydration needs can be found in the Appendix
2021_10_07_public_board_meeting_pack.pdf
DCHS October 2021 Public Board meeting agenda and papers
Managers Informal Conversation Guide (DCHS) V2_.pdf
Managers Informal Conversation Guide Mandatory staff Covid-19 vaccinations (DCHS) V2 (with updated links)
RipleyButterleyWardMovingBack Press Release FINAL11.3.22
Ripley Butterley Ward Moving Back Press Release - 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.
GD20 Employment References.docx
Peter McCarthy suite wording removed as ER team no longer based there. Dignity at Work wording changed to Bullying and Harrassment as per new policy, any mention of fait treatment at work wording changed to Grievance. Vivup replaced with Cic counselling support.
L285 - Using amoxicillin capsules when liquid medication is unavailable
Advice for parents on administering Amoxicillin Capsules to Children when liquid medication is unavailable.
6-8 week Review 0-19 Children’s Services Guidelines (G273)
This Best Practice Guidance gives clear guidance on the minimum standard expected of Specialist Community Public Health Nurses (Health Visitors) when delivering the 6-8 week review. It outlines the goal and essential components of the 6-8 week review offered to all families in Derbyshire. This document also supports a commitment to ensure evidence based tools and training are embedded within practice, supporting the national commissioning for outcomes recommendations and offering assurance that the service is focused on personalised and needs based care.
Request for Temporary Electronic Prescribing Access for Agency Non-Medical Prescribers (A6 P57)
Request for Temporary Electronic Prescribing Access for Agency Non-Medical Prescribers For agency staff with a current and unrestricted independent NMP qualification who require temporary access to prescribing on SystmOne in order to maintain services. Requests must be authorised by both the service manager and DCHS Chief Pharmacist.