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Derbyshire health and care system remains under pressure; patients continue to be asked to not store up care needs
Update as of 17:00hrs - 22 December 2022
Advice to patients and families during the consultants’ industrial action
https://dchs.nhs.uk/news/advice-patients-and-families-during-consultants-industrial-action
Queens Nurse Awards 2022 - applications opening soon!
Our DCHS group of Queen's Nurses is growing fast, and we encourage you to apply. Information and details for the 2022 applications will be available on the Queen's Nursing institute website from March 2022.
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
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Chaperone Policy (P87)
The purpose of the Chaperone Policy is to set out the principles, practice and responsibilities of Trust staff for using a chaperone. The policy is aimed at DCHS Services and staff who provide care and treatment that requires the patient to have a procedure. The relationship between the person and the health professional should be one of mutual trust, confidence and respect. Over the years there have been incidents where the relationship has been breached, resulting in harm to the person and criminal prosecution of the health professional (HM Government, 2007). Inadequate communication and misunderstandings about the behaviour demonstrated during a procedure by a health professional towards the person, has also resulted in health professionals facing allegations of professional misconduct. Safe and effective communication is crucial, before during and after a procedure. The use of a chaperone can help to protect both the person and the health professional.
How do I access the Derbyshire Shared Care Record.docx
Guide for staff on how to access the Derbyshire Shared Care Record
Equality Diversity and Inclusion (PSED) Report 2022
Public Sector Equality Equality Duty (PSED) Report 2022
N365 Policy v1.2.docx
N365 Policy; The purpose of this policy is to provide the organisation’s statement of intent on how it sets-up, secures, uses and monitors data used on the N365 platform. It provides employees with their obligations and expectations when using solutions within N365.
Interim guidance for reviewing Emergency Department Attendances for school aged children (5-17 years) (G251)
The purpose of this interim guidance document is to support all staff within the 5-19 (school nursing) service to be able to review relevant ED attendances, to take any action required to address unmet public health needs and to share any information in the best interests of the child/young person to safeguard their well-being.
Leadership - Useful links (v1).docx
Links to various support and information available to new/existing leaders from a variety of sources.
Disclosure Ref 202429 - Energy Management System (EMS).pdf
FOI Disclosure Ref 202429 relating to Energy Management System (EMS) contract
Disclosure Ref 202489 - IT & HIMSS Systems and Spend.pdf
FOI Disclosure Ref 202489 relating to IT & HIMSS Systems and Spend
Short Break Service SOP (S137)
This SOP aims to outline the process for providing clear guidance to medication support and assistance, delegation to the support workers/support worker supervisors and what training they need to complete for them to be able to support the patients in the service.
Disclosure Ref 202505 - Web Filtering and Security Awareness Training.pdf
Disclosure to freedom of information request regarding web filtering and security awareness Training