Pages
Queens Nurse Awards 2023
https://dchs.nhs.uk/my_dchs/show-me/staff-news-my-download/queens-nurse-awards-2023
Windrush day - 22 June
https://dchs.nhs.uk/my_dchs/show-me/staff-news-my-download/windrush-day-22-june
Cavendish Hospital
https://dchs.nhs.uk/our-services-and-locations/our-locations/community-hospitals/cavendish-hospital
Files
L151 - UTC Advice leaflet - 5th Metatarsal Fracture
L151 - UTC Advice leaflet - 5th Metatarsal Fracture
Guidelines for Pressure Ulcer Risk Assessment - Adapted Waterlow Score (G89)
The purpose of this Standard Operation Procedure is to set out the process to be followed to ensure a consistent approach is followed for the assessment of patient’s risks of developing pressure ulcers.
DCHS Senior staff declarations
DCHS Senior staff declarations
Mileage consultation frequently asked questions - v2
DCHS mileage consultation FAQs v2
L310 - Management of catheter associated urinary tract infections
DCHS management of catheter urinary tract infections - bitesize learning
Appendix 5 - Case of Need for Development of a Patient Group Direction (P5)
Appendix 5 - Case of Need for Development of a Patient Group Direction (P5)
Patient Supervision and Observation Policy (P82)
This policy aims to provide a framework for staff working in Derbyshire Community Health Services Foundation Trust (DCHS) to enable them to follow a consistent approach in the planning and implementation of patient supervision and observation for patients who pose a potential or actual risk to themselves or others. The policy provides clear instructions on how patient supervision should be implemented. Guidelines are also provided for the assessment of risk, to identify the level of supervision required and effective care planning.
A5 - Bed Rails Post Installation 72 Hour Review Form – Stage 2
Bed Rails Post Installation 72 Hour Review Form – Stage 2,P43
Buxton Hospital Theatre Policy and Procedures (P95)
Derbyshire Community Health Services NHS Foundation Trust (DCHS) has a responsibility to put in place effective and appropriate policies and procedures to ensure that effective and appropriate safe care is delivered consistently across the organisation. Buxton Hospital theatre provides day surgery to the local community in liaison with Consultants from the surrounding acute hospitals and DCHS Podiatric Surgery teams. The surgical offer by surgical specialities at Buxton Hospital in its theatre aims to deliver individualised, safe, efficient, and effective patient focused care for all patients requiring minor and intermediate day case interventions. The surgical specialist service providers aims to reduce the disruption to patient’s lives by enabling patients living in the local community to access services closer to home. This policy provides an overview of the elements of the service which support staff in achieving the delivery of safe care to day case surgery patients in the Buxton Hospital theatre and facilities.
DCHS Intravenous medication administration annual competency
Intravenous medication administration annual competency