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Service road closure at Walton Hospital this Saturday morning
https://dchs.nhs.uk/news/service-road-closure-walton-hospital-saturday-morning
Bridging the healthcare access gap for people with disabilities
A NEW initiative to encourage more healthcare and/or non-clinical staff to take up sign language as an extra language and skill, is now available locally.
DCHS reservist’s role in Coronation celebrations
https://dchs.nhs.uk/news/dchs-reservists-role-coronation-celebrations
Urgent Treatment Centres
https://dchs.nhs.uk/our-services-and-locations/our-locations/urgent-treatment-centres
Files
Moisture Associated Skin Damage Barrier Film Pathway (G197)
Moisture Associated Skin Damage Barrier Film Pathway including MEDI DERMA-S Instructions for Use Guide
L267 - Adult Sepsis Safety Net - Signs of Sepsis and what to do
L267 - Adult Sepsis Safety Net - Signs of Sepsis and what to do
Identification and Treatment of Different Types of Moisture Lesions (G179)
A moisture lesion is most commonly associated with either incontinence or sweating between skin folds. If left untreated then skin is more at risk of pressure ulcer development. It is important to establish the cause of the moisture lesion in order to treat it correctly.
Informal Carers administration of PRN subcutaneous injection in Community Palliative care Guidelines for DCHS staff (G184)
A small number of dying patients’ relatives request permission to administer subcutaneous medication at home to enable symptom control. UK statutory law supports this practice within a safe governance structure. To support this in practice “The Derbyshire policy for Informal Carers Administration of an as required subcutaneous injection in Community Palliative care” has been developed and underpins these guidelines for Derbyshire Community Health Service (DCHS) staff.
Disconnection of Continuous Infusional Chemotherapy from a Central Venous Access Device (CVAD) in the Community SOP (S65)
The aim of this SOP is to provide guidance for staff in the clinical procedure of the disconnection of continuous infusion chemotherapy from a CVAD within a DCHS setting across adult services. This SOP is intended to reduce the level of risks associated with this procedure.
Was Not Brought - Did Not Attend - No Access Visit Policy (P88)
The purpose of this document is to outline the responsibilities of Derbyshire Community Health Services NHS Foundation Trust (DCHS) staff when parents/carers disengage from health services and there are concerns about the welfare of children and adults in their care. Laming (2003) and learning from serious case reviews and safeguarding adult reviews show that disengagement from healthcare may be partial, intermittent, persistent or terminal in nature. It is widely acknowledged that ‘was not brought’/‘non-attendance’ and avoidance of seeing health staff can be a sign that things are not as they should be within the family and/or person’s life. This may have serious consequences for some children and adults dependent on others to meet their care and support needs. It may also signal potential abuse or neglect. It is imperative that early non engagement with services is identified in order for health practitioners to consider if this is a safeguarding concern that requires a safeguarding referral, safety planning or escalation.
NHSImprovement-G6Self-CertificationMay21.pdf
NHS Improvement-G6Self-Certification May21
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
SOP 8 Transporting of Podiatry Instruments (P16)
SOP 8 Transporting of Podiatry Instruments (P16)