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Accessibility Statement
Accessibility statement for www.dchs.nhs.uk
LGBTQIA+ awareness training
https://dchs.nhs.uk/my_dchs/show-me/staff-news-my-download/lgbtqia-awareness-training
Files
Guidelines for Using the Abbey Pain Scale (G204)
The Pain Scale is an instrument designed to assist in the assessment of pain in patients who are unable to clearly articulate their needs.
Clinical Record Keeping Policy and Standards (P6)
This policy aims to ensure that the clinical records made by staff are fit for purpose and of a quality that provide for objective, accurate, current and comprehensive information that supports and enables the best clinical care and treatment for the patient/client. This policy has incorporated a range of best practice and related legislative requirements to outline the organisations expectations for clinical record keeping standards, both on paper and electronically. The policy provides support to the organisation in meeting its statutory and legal obligations as laid down by the Records Management: NHS Code of Practice 2016; Data Protection Act 1998 section 7, General Data Protection Regulation 2018 and relevant professional bodies. The policy also identifies the standards expected of all registered and non-registered staff. It sets a minimum standard, which will be applicable to all patient settings, including community clinics and inpatient areas. This policy does not replace standards set by professional organisations, but is complementary to them and should be used in conjunction with them.
Medical Devices Policy (P27)
The aim of this document is to outline a standardised approach to purchasing, deployment, maintenance, repair and disposal of medical devices within the Trust and the services commissioned by the Trust. The purpose of this policy is to provide the means of ensuring that all acquisitions of items of medical equipment are made only after consideration and approval by the relevant management groups and in accordance with the procedures detailed within this policy and with all related DCHS policies, European Union (EU) public procurement rules, advice from the Medicines and Healthcare Products Regulatory Agency (MHRA) and statutory requirements.
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.
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.
Guidelines for Locality Managers and 0-19 Clinicians following notification of a child death (G318)
The aim of this document is to provide guidance for 0-19 clinical staff and Locality Managers following notification by the children’s services administration team of the death of a baby, child, or young person.