Pages
Derbyshire health and care system remains under sustained pressure; patients asked to not store up care needs
https://dchs.nhs.uk/news/derbyshire-health-and-care-system-remains-under-sustained-pressure
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
Flu – make your informed CHOICE
All the information about this year's flu vaccination programme, Covid booster jabs and winter wellbeing found here!
Queens Nurse Awards 2022 - applications opening soon!
Our DCHS group of Queen's Nurses is growing fast, and we encourage you to apply. Information and details for the 2022 applications will be available on the Queen's Nursing institute website from March 2022.
Message from Michelle Bateman - Registered Nursing Associates
An update from Michelle about how DCHS has supported the Nursing Associate role since 2019.
Files
DCHS Guidance on the Disclosure of Personal Information to the Police - December 2018.pdf
Guidance for disclosing information to the Police
Information Governance Policy.docx
Information is a vital asset, both in terms of the clinical management of individual patients and the efficient management of services and resources. It plays a key part in clinical governance, service planning and performance management. This document sets out minimum policy standards across the community for confidentiality, integrity and availability of Information. The policy is intended to cover the overlapping areas of Data Protection Compliance, Information Security (BS ISO/IEC 27002:2005 standard), Data Quality and Confidentiality (with regards to ‘common law’).
0057 - Neurological Observation Chart
0057 - Neurological Observation Chart
Topical corticosteroid pathway for varicose eczema for community nurses (G202)
Topical corticosteroid Pathway for varicose eczema/venous stasis/stasis dermatitis for Community Nursing
Reference List for Use of Medication on Patient Reminder Cards (G244)
G244 - Reference List for Use of Medication on Patient Medication Reminder Cards
Hallux Limitus and Hallux Rigidus Care Pathway (G74)
G74 - Hallux Limitus and Hallux Rigidus Care Pathway
TPP097-0142 - Intravenous (IV) Medicines Administration via a Peripheral Intravenous Cannula (PIVC) – Care Plan
TPP097-0142 - Intravenous (IV) Medicines Administration via a Peripheral Intravenous Cannula (PIVC) – Care Plan
L223 - Managing Breathlessness Leaflet
L223 - Managing Breathlessness. A Respiratory Service patient information leaflet leaflet.
Appendix 1 - Homely Remedies Knowledge Assessment and Authorisation Form (S16)
Appendix 1 - Homely Remedies Knowledge Assessment and Authorisation Form (S16)
Appendix 6 – SBAR Structured Communication Tool (P83)
Appendix 6 – SBAR Structured Communication Tool (P83)