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Diabetes Education FAQs

Frequently Asked Questions about Diabetes and Diabetes Education for the people of Derby and Derbyshire

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Standard Operating Procedure for seated patient lifting device in community settings following a fall (S96)

This standard operating procedure sets out the process by which clinicians working within Integrated Community Services are able to utilise a seated lifting device (e.g. Mangar Elk or Camel) to support patients who have fallen in their home environment. This will prevent long lies and use of emergency ambulance personnel for retrieval only. The aim of this procedure is to support clinicians to: • Understand the purpose and use of the device • Ensure the response using the device is appropriate. • Ensure clinical documentation is properly completed.

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L285 - Using amoxicillin capsules when liquid medication is unavailable

Advice for parents on administering Amoxicillin Capsules to Children when liquid medication is unavailable.

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CNN targeted interventions Menu Guidance (G272)

As part of the Public health Nursing service, the 0-19 teams offer targeted, time limited interventions and support for a range of public health needs. Local teams have a wealth of knowledge and experience which can provide early intervention and first level support in a timely manner, to help families address concerns or problems effectively. This guide gives an overview of the range of support available, including the limitations and exclusion criteria, and also provide details of a range of other services in Derbyshire that support children and families.

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Mental Health Act 1983 Community Treatment Order Policy (P103)

To guide staff on the implementation of a Community Treatment Order (CTO) in accordance with the MHA 1983 and the MHA Code of Practice 2015. To ensure lawful and appropriate use of CTO’s within the Trust and that legal rights of any patient subject to a CTO are upheld at all stages.

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Adult Nutrition, Food and Hydration Guidelines For Community Patients (G319)

The aim of this guidance is to support patients who are unable to maintain their nutritional status by eating and drinking orally. The purpose of these guidelines is to: • Give clear, defined, evidence-based guidelines for all employees within DCHS working in the community setting, to support patients with maintaining adequate nutrition and hydration status. • Ensure that the defined minimum requirements for documentation are clearly laid down to enable clinicians to accurately monitor and assess the nutrition and hydration status of the patient in a timely manner. • Ensure that all relevant employees are given the necessary information, instruction and training to provide them with the knowledge and skills to monitor and maintain the nutrition and hydration status of the patient and to reduce the risk of complications.

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Service Level Clinical Harms Standard Operating Procedure (S139)

This document should be read in conjunction with the overarching DCHS patient access and safe waiting policy which outlines the processes to be followed in order to deliver a consistent approach to. • Utilising a proactive method of risk stratification to minimise clinical harm as a result of delays in care. • Embedding systems which take into account health inequalities. • Monitoring waiting times against defined thresholds across pathways of care. • Delivering personalised, patient-centred communications to patients who are waiting for care. • Implementing Harm Reviews for the that support the Trusts governance and assurance processes and maintains practice in line with national expectations.

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Disclosure Ref 2024190 - Tier 3 weight management .pdf

FOI Disclosure Ref 2024190 relating to Tier 3 weight management

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Disclosure Ref 202514 - PIFU and virtual wards.pdf

Disclosure to freedom of information request regarding Virtual wards

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Disclosure Ref 202535 - Document management systems.pdf

Disclosure to freedom of information request regarding Document management systems

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Disclosure Ref 202523 - Inclusive language guide.pdf

Freedom of Information Disclosure Ref 202523 relating to Inclusive language guide