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Accessible information standards
https://dchs.nhs.uk/about-us/equality-diversity-inclusion/accessible-information
Community podiatry - Information about your appointment
DCHS community podiatry - service locations
Files
Disclosure Ref 2024261 - Speech & Language .pdf
Freedom of Information disclosure relating to Speech & Language referral waiting list for under 5s and what support it offered following the initial assessment
Disclosure Ref 2025168 - Maternity pain relief and ethnicity data.pdf
Disclosure Ref 2025168 relating to how many formal complaints or concerns were raised by maternity patients that related specifically to pain relief, including delays, denial, or perceived neglect
Disclosure Ref 2025173 - Bullying and racism amongst midwives .pdf
Freedom of Information disclosure reference 2025173 relating to reports of bullying and racism made by midwives against midwives
Disclosure Ref 2024237 - Recruitment of overseas medical staff.pdf
Freedom of information disclosure relating to the use of agencies to recruit overseas medical staff including the the total permanent/international recruitment agency spend for certain bandings and if there is a contract for the supply of this
Disclosure Ref 2024296 - Electronic Document Management System.pdf
Freedom of information disclosure relating to Electronic Document Management System
Hybrid Working and Mobile Devices Policy
DCHS Hybrid Working and Mobile Devices Policy The aim of this policy is to protect DCHS information that is processed remotely or is stored on mobile devices from loss or unwanted exposure, and to minimise the risk of theft of mobile working devices.
Clinical Effectiveness Policy (P85)
The purpose of this policy is to set out the rationale for clinical audit and provide a framework for such activity, including standards, guidance and procedures, as well as details of the support available from the Clinical Effectiveness Team: • For registering and approving clinical audit project proposals • For developing and designing clinical audit projects • To ensure clinical audit leads to improvement when a need for improvement is identified This policy aims to support a culture of best practice in the management and delivery of clinical audit, to clarify the roles and responsibilities of all staff involved, and to promote a culture of quality improvement in our services.
Mental Health Act 1983 Procedure for Associate Hospital Managers Hearings Policy and Procedure (P78)
To provide guidance to Trust staff when considering the use of urgent treatment to patients detained in hospital under the MHA 1983, or subject to a Community Treatment Order.
Physical Health Care For People With Mental Health And Learning Disabilities Guidelines (G15)
This guidance aims to set out the standard of physical health monitoring for those patients within both the older person’s mental health and learning disability inpatient units. It provides guidance about physical health care interventions that are provided within the Trust and those requiring advice or intervention from other services. Good physical health underpins the overall well-being of our patients and supports a holistic approach to care delivery, which includes the identification and appropriate management of physical health needs. In relation to those service users attending specialist OPMH day Services or specialist LD outpatients, the responsibility for the patient’s physical, health care will remain with their General Practitioner. Where there are any identified physical health findings or concerns noted whilst the patient is attending the service, their General Practitioner must be notified.
Development, Approval, Implementation and Review of Patient Group Directions (PGDS) Policy (P5)
The purpose of this policy is to set out a generic framework for a co-ordinated approach to the development and control of PGDs in use in Derbyshire Community Health Services (DCHS) Trust. The policy contains a standard template for all locally developed PGDs. Using the framework and template should ensure that PGDs comply with the legislation and are reviewed and updated every 3 years or in response to updated guidance, stock availability, safety alerts or best practice.