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Infection prevention & control
https://dchs.nhs.uk/about-us/quality-heart-our-care/infection-prevention-and-control
Quick-thinking Gina Cherry helps to save life of man in supermarket
https://dchs.nhs.uk/news/quick-thinking-gina-cherry-helps-save-life-man-supermarket
Health leaders invite you to join their regular Board meeting
https://dchs.nhs.uk/news/health-leaders-invite-you-join-their-regular-board-meeting
Derbyshire NHS Trust takes a stand against abusive behaviour
https://dchs.nhs.uk/news/derbyshire-nhs-trust-takes-stand-against-abusive-behaviour
Counting down to saying goodbye to William Jones
https://dchs.nhs.uk/news/counting-down-saying-goodbye-william-jones
Disability and Long Term Conditions staff network
A staff network for DCHS colleagues who have, colleagues who live with someone with or colleagues who support other colleagues with a disability or a long term condition. Also known as the DLTC staff network.
Fire Safety - Information For Occupants
https://dchs.nhs.uk/about-us/quality-heart-our-care/patient-safety/fire-safety-information-occupants
Patient Safety
Patient Safety is the freedom from harm in healthcare and is a process by which an organisation makes patient care safer.
https://dchs.nhs.uk/about-us/quality-heart-our-care/patient-safety
Files
Disclosure Ref 2025236 - NHS referral policy for the use of children in state education.doc
Freedom of information disclosure relating to commissioned services within the Trust which have referral policies/criteria which restrict them for the use of pupils in state education
Disclosure Ref 2025279 - Commissioning and data of ADHD and Autism services.pdf
Freedom of Information disclosure relating to commissioning and data of ADHD and Autism services
Disclosure Ref 2025293 - Senior strategic lead for AHPs.doc
Freedom of information disclosure relating to the senior strategic lead for AHPs
Disclosure Ref 2025323 - Master Vendor and Roster platforms.doc
Freedom of information disclosure relating to master / neutral vendor for medical staffing together with e‑rostering platform used for medical staff
Disclosure Ref 2025312 - Capital & Research spend.doc
Freedom of information disclosure relating to Capital & Research spend
Disclosure Ref 2025302 - Emissions and Carbon Footprint.docx
Freedom of information disclosure relating to the Trusts roadmap, actions, funding, energy use, costs, maintenance activity, and performance relating to achieving net‑zero emissions and managing its carbon footprint.
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.
Uniform and Dress Code Policy (P3)
Staff working within Derbyshire Community Health Services (DCHS) NHS Foundation Trust are required to adhere to a safe, hygienic and appropriate uniform and dress code policy. Therefore the purpose of this policy is to clarify the standards that staff are required to comply with. DCHS recognises the importance of appearance and attire in providing a professional image when working with clients and representing the Trust. All staff working clinically or visiting a clinical area have a responsibility for safeguarding patients in respect of reducing hospital acquired infections, therefore all clinical staff should adhere to the best practice guidelines as set by the Department of Health’s Best Practice Guidelines found in Uniforms and Work Wear DOH March 2010, An Evidence Base for Developing a Local Policy (DH)
L206 - Air Pollution
L206 - Air Pollution - a Respiratory Service patient information leaflet.
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.