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Hospital friends in Matlock mark 58 years of support for local health services
https://dchs.nhs.uk/news/hospital-friends-matlock-mark-58-years-support-local-health-services
Are you interested in a career in community nursing?
https://dchs.nhs.uk/news/are-you-interested-career-community-nursing
Allied Healthcare Professionals (AHPs)
https://dchs.nhs.uk/join-our-team/professions-working-dchs/allied-healthcare-professionals
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Self Administration of Medicines Procedure (S28)
The aim of this procedure is to advise ward staff in the community hospitals of the process to be taken in supporting appropriate patients to self-administer their own medicines whilst an inpatient in a DCHS hospital.
Falls Management Policy for use in Urgent Treatment Centres, Community and Outpatient settings (P32)
The Trust’s aim is to prevent harm resulting from falls that may occur by assessing each patient and identifying their individual risk and the interventions required. There is an expectation that clinicians who work in the community and who see patients in their own homes, extended care settings or in outpatient settings will use the policy framework as part of their everyday practice within DCHS. This policy incorporates key national guidance: - • NICE CG161 (2013) “Falls: the assessment and prevention of falls in older people • NICE Quality standards (2015) ‘Assessment after a fall and preventing further falls’. • NICE (2015) on ‘Head Injury: assessment and early management’ • BGS Fit for Frailty (2014) ‘Consensus best practice guidance for the care of older people living in community and outpatient settings’ • Public Health England (2019) ‘Preventing falls in people with learning disabilities: making reasonable adjustments’
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
Financial wellbeing and support - DCHS
Financial wellbeing and support - DCHS v2, includes useful contact details for support and advice agencies
2022 10 06 Board Pack.pdf
October 2022 - Trust Board Meeting Pack
L288 - Using phenoxymethylpenicillin tablets when liquid medication is unavailable
Advice for parents on administering phenoxymethylpenicillin Tablets to Children when liquid medication is unavailable.
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.
Domestic Abuse - Childrens 0-19 Services Policy (P14)
This policy gives clear guidance on the standard expected of Specialist Community Public Health Nurses (Health Visitors and School Nurses) and other members of the 0-19 team when undertaking routine enquiry, managing disclosures of domestic abuse, responding to domestic abuse notifications, and supporting families experiencing the impact of domestic abuse. This document supports a commitment to evidence based practice across 0-19 children’s services.
Disclosure Ref 202429 - Energy Management System (EMS).pdf
FOI Disclosure Ref 202429 relating to Energy Management System (EMS) contract