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Appendix 3 - Monitoring and Audit Tool (P46)

Disclosure Ref 202564 - Procurement of demolition services contact.pdf

Freedom of information disclosure Ref 202564 relating to procurement of demolition services contract

A7 - Patient Enquiries to Respiratory Administration (S88).docx

Appendix 4 Undertaking to Comply with the Provisions of the Trust’s Redeployment Guide.docx

L229 - Sputum Clearance Technique

L229 - Sputum Clearance Technique. Respiratory Service patient information leaflet.

Oral Suction Guidelines for Adults (G186)

Many people require oral suctioning to help with clearance of difficult secretions. This document is to support those using the equipment and administering the suctioning.

Section 117 (after-care policy): Joint Policy and Practice Guidance for After-care under S.117 Mental Health Act 1983 (P13)

The purpose of this document is to outline the key information required to provide effective after-care services that reduce the risk of further admissions to inpatient, neurodivergence, or mental health settings, and to ensure that service providers from health, social care, and often the Voluntary, Community, Faith, and Social Enterprise sectors are aware of their legal and ethical responsibilities. This policy exists to ensure that local interpretation of s.117 is lawful, and in line with the practice identified in the associated Mental Health Act Code of Practice (“CoP”) and any legislative amendments.

Standard Operating Procedure (SOP) for The T34 and Bodyguard Syringe Drivers (S61)

A subcutaneous infusion pump is an effective method of administering therapeutic drugs via subcutaneous route, which can no longer be tolerated orally or rectally by the patient. The aim of this SOP is to provide guidance for staff in the use of the McKinley T34 pump across adult services. Using a uniform SOP will reduce the level of risks associated with syringe pump management within DCHS.

Prevention and Management Pressure Ulcer Policy (P36)

This policy outlines the Trust’s approach for the prevention of pressure ulcers in people under the care of DCHS clinicians. It encompasses the appropriate management for the prevention of pressure ulcers as well as the management of patients with ulcers already present. This policy and the supporting guidelines place an emphasis on a collaborative integrated multidisciplinary, multiagency approach to identifying risk factors and the implementation of appropriate preventative and/or treatment measures in a timely manner.

Guidelines and Staff Support for The Management of Nail Surgery Procedures (G216)

The purpose of this document is to provide practical, evidence-based parameters for podiatrists and podiatry assistants involved in the provision of minor surgical procedures for the Trust