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Weather alert: sub-zero temperatures, snow and ice warning
https://dchs.nhs.uk/news/weather-alert-sub-zero-temperatures-snow-and-ice-warning
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
Podiatry - Community Podiatry Service
The community podiatry service provides assessment, diagnosis and treatment to a range of patients with lower limb and foot problems, including; - People with long term conditions such as diabetes, vascular disease, amputees, connective tissue disorders, stroke, Parkinson's disease - People with multiple and complex needs e.g. dementia, falls - People with biomechanical problems e.g. gait /postural problems - People requiring wound care to the foot - People requiring nail surgery - People with severe foot and ankle problems and conditions.
https://dchs.nhs.uk/our-services-and-locations/a-z-list-of-services/community-podiatry
Patient Group Directions (PGDs)
Patient Group Directions - PGDs provide a legal framework that allows some registered health professionals to supply and/or administer a specified medicine(s) to a pre-defined group of patients, without them having to see a prescriber.
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
Files
Disclosure Reference 2025297 - Number of A&E attendances by patients of No Fixed Abode.docx
Freedom of information disclosure relating to A & E attendances by patients of no fixed abode
Disclosure Ref 2025480 - Artificial Intelligence (AI) or automated systems together with Trust policy.doc
Freedom of information disclosure relating to Artificial Intelligence (AI) or automated systems together with Trust policy
Declaration-StaffNursingMH.pdf
Declaration-StaffNursingMH
HRP05 Close Personal Relationships at Work Policy.docx
HRP05 DCHS CLOSE PERSONAL RELATIONSHIPS AT WORK POLICY
library-resource-catalogue-4th-edition-2020-21.pdf
Oral health promotion - Library resource catalogue 4th edition
1205 - Control Drugs Authorised Signatory Record Sheet - Designated Practitioners
1205 Control Drugs Authorised Signatory Record Sheet - DESIGNATED PRACTITIONERS
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.
Development, Approval, Implementation and Review of Patient Group Directions (PGDS) Policy (P5)
The purpose of this policy is to set out a generic framework for a co-ordinated approach to the development and control of PGDs in use in Derbyshire Community Health Services (DCHS) Trust. The policy contains a standard template for all locally developed PGDs. Using the framework and template should ensure that PGDs comply with the legislation and are reviewed and updated every 3 years or in response to updated guidance, stock availability, safety alerts or best practice.