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Farewell to a remarkable nurse: Sally-ann Coope
https://dchs.nhs.uk/my_dchs/show-me/staff-news-my-download/farewell-remarkable-nurse-sally-ann-coope
Storm Henk – update and advice
https://dchs.nhs.uk/my_dchs/show-me/staff-news-my-download/storm-henk-update-and-advice
Tier 3 Weight Management for Professionals
The information here is for professionals in Derbyshire seeking more information on the Tier 3 Weight Management service.
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Covert Administration of Medicines Policy (P59)
The policy applies to patients who are being treated by Derbyshire Community Health Services Foundation Trust (DCHSFT) inpatient wards, units and pathway 2 care home beds where DCHS employed staff have medical accountability for residents. DCHSFT recognises and respects the autonomy of individuals who receive treatment. However there are times when severely incapacitated individuals in our care can neither consent nor refuse treatment and the use of covert medications may need to be considered. This policy applies to the administration of medicines for a physical disorder or a mental disorder under the Mental Capacity Act 2005 and to medication for a mental disorder administered under Part 4 and Part 4A of the Mental Health Act 1983. Treatment of a physical condition can only be given under the Mental Health Act Part 4 if the condition is a symptom or manifestation of the mental disorder.
FINAL Chief Executive Designate - Stakeholder Briefing - 11 November 2021.pdf
Dr Chris Clayton appointment; Chief Executive JUCD
Standard Operating Procedure for the Issue of Procaine Penicillin outside of ISHS services (S83)
This SOP sets out the actions which should be taken to facilitate the administration of the procaine penicillin outside of ISHS opening hours.
Non-Medical Prescribing Policy (P57)
This policy has been developed to support local implementation of non-medical prescribing in Derbyshire Community Health Services NHS Foundation Trust (DCHS) to ensure all qualified Non-medical Prescribers (NMPs) and their managers are aware of their accountability and responsibility in relation to prescribing
Identification Policy for Patients (P70)
Derbyshire Community Health Services NHS Foundation Trust (DCHS) aims to take all reasonable steps to ensure the safety of patients by having robust systems in place to confirm a patient’s identify. This policy provides guidance for staff to reduce the risk of misidentification of patients using the guidance issued in the National Patient Safety Agency (NPSA) Safer Practice Notice (2007) “Standardising wristbands improves patient safety”. This policy aims to: • Reduce the potential of harm to patients caused by misidentification; • Ensure compliance with National Patient Safety Agency (NPSA) advice.
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Picture of neck anatomy
Policy for the maintenance and management of lifts
Policy for the maintenance and management of lifts, Insurance Inspector, Lift Management, thorough examination, lift servicing.
Living with COVID (June 2022)
Living with COVID June 22 - v 3 Updated guidance on IP&C, mask wearing and general behaviours expected of staff, patients and visitors .
Completion of agency checks within the 0-19 Children’s Service Guidelines (G249)
The purpose of this guidance is to ensure that health visitors and school nurses clearly understand their roles and responsibilities when they are asked to complete an agency check. This includes ensuring that the relevant consent to share information has been obtained from parents/ those with parental responsibility for the child/ young person ( this should be obtained by social care). The guidance also clearly outlines the process for admin staff to follow to ensure that any requests are sent to the clinical teams and that in turn the clinical teams can respond in a timely manner.
Disclosure Ref 202453 - Spend on Agency staff.pdf
FOI Disclosure Ref 202453 relating to Spend of Agency nursing staff in 2024