Pages
Occupational therapy
https://dchs.nhs.uk/our-services-and-locations/a-z-list-of-services/occupational-therapy
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
A magical date for Whitworth as The Lodge refurbishment is celebrated
https://dchs.nhs.uk/news/magical-date-whitworth-lodge-refurbishment-celebrated
Podiatric surgery
https://dchs.nhs.uk/our-services-and-locations/a-z-list-of-services/podiatric-surgery
Seeking urgent clinical treatment - guidance on NHS 111 and urgent treatment centres
A guide on how to access the help you need for new onset illnesses or injuries for which you are seeking urgent help or advice.
Community podiatry - Managing your condition at home
Helpful tips for patients, carers and clinicians to help people with self care
Files
Pain Management Programme (L328)
Pain Management Programme Leaflet
A7 - Code of Practice Allergen Management (G321)
Code of Practice Allergen Management
Disclosure Ref 2025161 - Management of temporary staffing 2 of 3 EC7 Bank Worker Agreement April 2021_FINAL.pdf
Disclosure Ref 2025161 regarding arrangements, management of conduct and performance of temporary staffing - Flexible Worker Guide (2of3)
Disclosure Ref 2025250 - Bank agency management.doc
Freedom of information disclosure relating to where the Trust has plans to come to market for bank or agency management services in the next 12 months
Dysphagia Management of Adults (P20)
DCHS recognises the risk to people who have difficulty with eating, drinking and swallowing and that the management of dysphagia is everyone’s business. This policy promotes a multi-disciplinary approach to identifying and managing dysphagia. It is to ensure that all people with dysphagia receive the highest possible level of assessment, care and support to achieve maximum independence, pleasure and meet their nutritional needs, whilst keeping the risks associated with this potentially life threatening condition to a minimum.
Community Nursing Case Load Management Tool Kit (G60)
Community Nursing Case Load Management Tool Kit
Coroners Flow Chart on Management of Suspected Confirmed COVID-19 Deceased.pdf
DCHS Coroners flowchart on the management of suspected and confirmed Covid-19 cases
The Management of Warfarin Therapy for Inpatients Guidelines (G233)
The aim of this guideline is to improve the safety of anticoagulant therapy for inpatients under the care of DCHS by: • Providing an evidence-based algorithm for the initiation of warfarin therapy in atrial fibrillation, including the use of a specific SystmOne template for warfarin management. • Offering an evidence-based algorithm to guide maintenance dosing decisions. • Clarifying the process for communicating follow-up arrangements to primary care teams when a patient is discharged from hospital. • Endorsing the level of competence and training required of clinicians who prescribe warfarin. • Ensuring that the guidance will be built into an audit and review cycle.
Disclosure Ref 2022120 - Complaints from patients regarding being obese or overweight.pdf
Complaints from patients regarding being obese or overweight
Effective Caseload Management A Guide For Community Therapy Teams (G320)
Effective Caseload Management A Guide For Community Therapy Teams