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Podiatry - Community Podiatry Service
The community podiatry service provides assessment, diagnosis and treatment to a range of patients with lower limb and foot problems, including; - People with long term conditions such as diabetes, vascular disease, amputees, connective tissue disorders, stroke, Parkinson's disease - People with multiple and complex needs e.g. dementia, falls - People with biomechanical problems e.g. gait /postural problems - People requiring wound care to the foot - People requiring nail surgery - People with severe foot and ankle problems and conditions.
https://dchs.nhs.uk/our-services-and-locations/a-z-list-of-services/community-podiatry
Patient Group Directions (PGDs)
Patient Group Directions - PGDs provide a legal framework that allows some registered health professionals to supply and/or administer a specified medicine(s) to a pre-defined group of patients, without them having to see a prescriber.
Tier 3 Weight Management for Professionals
The information here is for professionals in Derbyshire seeking more information on the Tier 3 Weight Management service.
Community nursing practitioners network
New national network for community nursing practitioners. The network has been set up for sharing of information and connecting community practitioners.
https://dchs.nhs.uk/my_dchs/show-me/staff-news-my-download/community-nursing-practitioners-network
Flu – make your informed CHOICE
All the information about this year's flu vaccination programme, Covid booster jabs and winter wellbeing found here!
Improvement, Innovation and Effectiveness
Supporting colleagues to keep DCHS an outstanding place to work and recive care.
https://dchs.nhs.uk/about-us/quality-heart-our-care/improvement-innovation-effectiveness
Files
Microbiology, Pathology and Venepuncture Specimens (G282)
G282 - Microbiology, Pathology and Venepuncture Specimens (Section 5.4 in P69)
Management and Preventation of Slips Trips and Falls Sept 2020
Management and Preventation of Slips Trips and Falls Sept 2020
Appendix 2 - Guidance on Candidates Who Fail To Achieve (P41)
Appendix 2 - Guidance on Candidates Who Fail To Achieve (P41)
Covid-19 Staff Testing and Isolation Guidance V16
Covid-19 Staff Testing and Isolation Guidance V16
FiC pathways and class requirements
Overview of the different Foundations in Care pathways and which classes are recommended for each one.
WBC Information Sheet JUCD
WBC Information Sheet JUCD
Emergency Shelter and Offsite Evacuation Procedure
DCHS Emergency Shelter and Offsite Evacuation Procedure
A5 - CAADA-DASH Risk Identification Checklist (G12)
Appendix 5 - CAADA-DASH Risk Identification Checklist (G12)
Competency Framework For Medication Administration By Role And Band (G322)
Competency Framework For Medication Administration By Role And Band
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.