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Public invited to online NHS health meeting
https://dchs.nhs.uk/news/public-invited-online-nhs-health-meeting
Have your say on plan to improve city’s health and care support services
https://dchs.nhs.uk/news/have-your-say-plan-improve-citys-health-and-care-support-services
Tissue Viability Update
https://dchs.nhs.uk/my_dchs/show-me/staff-news-my-download/tissue-viability-update
Bridging the healthcare access gap for people with disabilities
A NEW initiative to encourage more healthcare and/or non-clinical staff to take up sign language as an extra language and skill, is now available locally.
Every Baby Matters resources
https://dchs.nhs.uk/my_dchs/show-me/staff-news-my-download/every-baby-matters-resources
Files
Patient Supervision and Observation Policy (P82)
This policy aims to provide a framework for staff working in Derbyshire Community Health Services Foundation Trust (DCHS) to enable them to follow a consistent approach in the planning and implementation of patient supervision and observation for patients who pose a potential or actual risk to themselves or others. The policy provides clear instructions on how patient supervision should be implemented. Guidelines are also provided for the assessment of risk, to identify the level of supervision required and effective care planning.
A5 - Bed Rails Post Installation 72 Hour Review Form – Stage 2
Bed Rails Post Installation 72 Hour Review Form – Stage 2,P43
Buxton Hospital Theatre Policy and Procedures (P95)
Derbyshire Community Health Services NHS Foundation Trust (DCHS) has a responsibility to put in place effective and appropriate policies and procedures to ensure that effective and appropriate safe care is delivered consistently across the organisation. Buxton Hospital theatre provides day surgery to the local community in liaison with Consultants from the surrounding acute hospitals and DCHS Podiatric Surgery teams. The surgical offer by surgical specialities at Buxton Hospital in its theatre aims to deliver individualised, safe, efficient, and effective patient focused care for all patients requiring minor and intermediate day case interventions. The surgical specialist service providers aims to reduce the disruption to patient’s lives by enabling patients living in the local community to access services closer to home. This policy provides an overview of the elements of the service which support staff in achieving the delivery of safe care to day case surgery patients in the Buxton Hospital theatre and facilities.
DCHS Patient Homes RA Form
DCHS Patient Homes RA Form
Hand-arm Vibration at Work Operating Standards (HAVS)
Hand-arm Vibration at Work Operating Standards (HAVS)
Appendix 1 - Resuscitation Training Matrix (P41)
Appendix 1 - Resuscitation Training Matrix (P41)
Domestic Abuse and Sexual Violence - Policy for Supporting Patients (P113)
The purpose of this document is to outline the responsibilities of Derbyshire Community Health Services NHS Foundation Trust (DCHS) staff when patients disclose that they are either victims or perpetrators of domestic abuse and/or sexual violence. To raise awareness and understanding about the impact of domestic abuse and sexual violence on victims and their families. To provide information about the practical help and support that is available to patients of DCHS who are currently experiencing domestic abuse or are experiencing trauma as a result of their past experiences of abuse.
Unopposed declaration - Staff - Healthcare Support & Estates.pdf
Unopposed declaration - Staff - Healthcare Support & Estates
Information Governance - Newsletter Feb 2023.docx
Information Governance Newsletter February 2023
L295 - The Walton Unit - Information About Your Discharge From Hospital
Patient Leaflet for those being discharged from the Walton Unit.