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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
Diabetes Education Resources for Patients
A page of diabetes education resources for the people of Derbyshire.
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.
How does diversity affect the way our colleagues and patients experience health and health services?
Flu – make your informed CHOICE
All the information about this year's flu vaccination programme, Covid booster jabs and winter wellbeing found here!
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
Files
Freedom of Information Act Policy v7.docx
The Freedom of Information policy sets out the information and guidelines for The Freedom of Information Act, it applies to the entire organisation. This policy covers the records held and processed by staff employed by DCHS. A Code of Conduct in respect of Confidentiality will be issued under separate cover.
A4 – Practical Competency Assessment For the Preparation and Safe Administration of a Blood Transfusion within a Community Hospital Setting (P25)
Practical Competency Assessment For the Preparation and Safe Administration of a Blood Transfusion within a Community Hospital Setting
EXTERNAL PROVIDER ACCOMMODATION REQUEST FORM.doc
EXTERNAL PROVIDER ACCOMMODATION REQUEST FORM
0186 - Community Medication Administration Chart
0186 - Community Medication Administration Chart
Veteran Aware Information Leaflet
DCHS Veteran Aware information leaflet - July 2022; includes our commitment to the armed forces community when accessing healthcare
Medical Adhesive Skin Related Injury (MARSI) Tool (G255)
G255 - Medical Adhesive Skin Related Injury (MARSI) Tool
Appendix 3 - Education_Activity Resources.pdf
DCHS Guidance on managing records for transgender patients.docx
Guidance on managing records for transgender patients
JUCD Leadership Orientation Managers Checklist (v1).docx
JUCD new managers local orientation checklist (V1) uploaded Mar23. For all new leaders/managers in DCHS to complete
A4 Observation Sheet (S109)
Observation Sheet