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Continence services
https://dchs.nhs.uk/our-services-and-locations/a-z-list-of-services/adult-services
Three NHS apprentices shortlisted for awards!
https://dchs.nhs.uk/news/three-nhs-apprentices-shortlisted-awards
Bakewell’s new NHS health hub opening date confirmed for 23 September 2024
https://dchs.nhs.uk/news/bakewells-new-nhs-health-hub-opening-date-confirmed-23-september-2024
Diabetes services
We provide two services for people with diabetes - Community Diabetes for people with Type 1 & Type 2 diabetes and our Diabetes Education service for people with Type 2 diabetes in Derby and Derbyshire. Each service is designed and selected according to individual requirements.
https://dchs.nhs.uk/our-services-and-locations/a-z-list-of-services/diabetes-services
Files
Guidance for healthcare professionals reviewing and updating the PGD (P5)
Guidance for healthcare professionals reviewing and updating the PGD (P5)
DCHS COMPETENCY ASSESSMENT FOR FEMALE URETHRAL CATHETERISATION (BAND 3)
COMPETENCY ASSESSMENT FOR FEMALE URETHRAL CATHETERISATION (BAND 3)
L88 - ESBL and AMP C in urine information for patients relatives and carers (P69)
L88 - ESBL and AMP C in urine information for patients relatives and carers (P69)
Microbiology, Pathology and Venepuncture Specimens (G282)
G282 - Microbiology, Pathology and Venepuncture Specimens (Section 5.4 in P69)
DCHS Working at Height RA Form
Working at Height RA Form
Management of Noise at Work Operating Standards
Management of Noise at Work Operating Standards
Conservative Sharp Debridement (CSD) of Wounds Policy (P99)
We know that wound dressings should provide the optimal environment for wound healing after careful clinical assessment of the wound, the patient clinical condition and clinical outcomes. Hard to heal wounds, however, fail to progress, and many can be seen with dead tissue, slough and necrosis which in turn can increase the risk of infection and also increase cost within appropriate dressing use and nursing time. This procedure will only be undertaken by the Tissue Viability team members who have successfully completed a validated programme of care and assessment of competence in practice. A minimum of 10 episodes of observed practice is to be completed until competency can be granted. The purpose of debridement describes any method by which such materials (necrosis, slough and dead de-vascularised tissue) are removed and consequently the potential to achieve wound healing enhanced. It also reduces the bacterial load and minimises the risk of local and systemic infection. It can allow for wound draining and reduce odour overall enhancing patient quality of life.
COVID-19 and Respiratory Illnesses Guideline and Procedure (Section 6.17) (G278)
COVID-19 & Respiratory Illnesses Guideline and Procedure
0289 - OPAT Patient Review Document
0289 - OPAT Patient Review Document
Lithium-ion batteries
Lithium-ion batteries