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Prem Singh – reflections from a career in public service
https://dchs.nhs.uk/news/prem-singh-reflections-career-public-service
"Think which service" this winter, urge health leaders
https://dchs.nhs.uk/news/think-which-service-winter-urge-health-leaders
Files
Supervisor checklist for Caseload Management - A2 (G320)
Supervisor checklist for Caseload Management
Dysphagia Management Guidelines for Adults with neurological disorders in community - Derbyshire and Derby City (G3)
These guidelines set out the process of Dysphagia management used by the Speech and Language Therapy Department in the community in Derbyshire and Derby City. The overall aim of our Dysphagia Service is to ensure that individuals are identified and enabled to eat / drink / take medication safely and comfortably. The guidelines aim to provide a highly specialised and holistic service to individuals with complex forms of Dysphagia using the latest evidence based assessments, treatments and Dysphagia management policies. We aim to improve dysphagia related health outcomes and individuals quality of life, and employ effective risk management strategies for preventing harm and improving individual’s health outcomes.
Leg Ulcer Assessment and Management Policy (P66)
• Ensure that all patients in DCHS care, presenting with a lower limb wound receive a comprehensive assessment and subsequent diagnosis from a registered nurse who has had additional training and competencies in Leg Ulcer Management. • Support DCHS clinicians and partners in care to know when to refer those patients with complex, atypical or non-healing lower limb ulceration for review by specialist services in primary and secondary care settings. • To provide a framework to ensure that the quality of care for patients in this area can be monitored and improved in line with the quality agenda.
Prevention and Management of Sharps Injuries and Contamination Incidents Policy
Prevention and Management of Sharps Injuries and Contamination Incidents Policy,
Meticillin Resistant Staphylococcus Aureus (MRSA) Management Guidelines, Including Screening Procedure (G294)
G294 - Meticillin Resistant Staphylococcus Aureus (MRSA) Management Guidelines, Including Screening Procedure (Section 6.7 in P69)
0291 - Central Vascular Access Device (CVAD) Assessment and Management Record
0291 - Central Vascular Access Device (CVAD) Assessment and Management Record
Worksheet in Effective Caseload Management A Guide For Community Therapy Teams - A5 (G320)
Worksheet in Effective Caseload Management A Guide For Community Therapy Teams
Exudate Management Pathway (G195)
Exudate Management Pathway
Extended Spectrum Beta Lactamase (ESBL) and AMP C Management Guidelines (G295)
G295 - Extended Spectrum Beta Lactamase (ESBL) and AMP C Management Guidelines (Section 6.9 in P69)
Standard 1 Caseload Management Quality Standard
Standard 1 Caseload Management Quality Standard