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Health Psychology
The DCHS health psychology service provides specialist psychological care and support to adults with physical health problems.
https://dchs.nhs.uk/our-services-and-locations/a-z-list-of-services/health-psychology
The start of ‘Community First’
https://dchs.nhs.uk/my_dchs/show-me/staff-news-my-download/start-community-first
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Stress Risk Assessment Discussion Template
DCHS Stress Risk Assessment Discussion Template: use this template as a guide for a team discussion and assessment on team areas of stress and solutions.
Compressed Gases Operating Standards May 21
Compressed Gases Operating Standards
Active Stand Standard Operating Procedure (S105)
To ensure that all staff are aware of the correct procedures when performing an active stand test. To ensure the protocol is standardised and staff are following safe working practices.
APPENDIX 5 - Allegations under the Disciplinary Policy.docx
HRP24 Appendix 5 - Allegations under the Disciplinary Policy
SAMA Template 17 Final review meeting invite
Template 17 Final Review Meeting Invite Letter
SAMA Template 32 Reasonable Adjustment Passport
Template 32 Reasonable Adjustment Passport (RAP) - v 7 Dec 2023
Nova Xpress 2 Blood Glucose Meters Standard Operating Procedure (S27)
Nova Xpress 2 Blood Glucose Meters Standard Operating Procedure
Drug Fridge and Freezer Temperature Monitoring Procedure (S48)
A clear standard procedure to assist and enable ward/unit staff to comply with the Medicines Code requirement to routinely monitor, record and act on drug fridge and freezer temperatures thus ensuring that patients receive effective, correctly stored refrigerated products.
Temperature Monitoring of Medicines Storage Rooms SOP (S74)
Aim of SOP; to reduce risk to patient safety by monitoring exposure of medicines to high temperatures. DCHS accepts that the storage of medicines may exceed 25°C in exceptionally hot weather. However, all staff must follow the actions outlined in this SOP to reduce this risk.
Safe Use of Bed Rails and Bed Area Equipment Within Inpatient Areas Policy (P22)
Some people in hospital may be at risk of falling from bed for many reasons including poor mobility, cognitive impairment, e.g. dementia, brain damage, visual impairment, and the effects of their treatment or medication. The National Audit of Inpatient Falls 2015 reported that twenty two per cent of patients who fall in hospital do so from their bed. The use of bed rails can be challenging. This is because bed rails are not appropriate for all patients and can create a barrier to independence that can create a greater risk of falls to mobile but confused patients who may attempt to climb over the rails. However a review of literature indicates that falls from beds with bed rails are usually associated with lower rates of injury (NRSL 2015). Bed rails and other pieces of bed equipment are not appropriate for all people, and using bedrails, bed levers etc. involves risks. National data suggests around 1,250 people injure themselves on bed rails each year. This is usually scrapes and bruises to their lower legs. Based on reports to the MHRA and the HSE, deaths from bed rail entrapment could probably have been avoided if MHRA advice had been followed. Staff should continue to take great care to avoid bed rail entrapment, but need to be aware that in hospital settings there is a greater risk of harm to people falling from beds.