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Health Psychology for Professionals
The information here is for professionals in Derbyshire seeking more information on the Health Psychology service.
Derbyshire NHS Trust’s annual public accountability meeting - Open to all online
https://dchs.nhs.uk/news/derbyshire-nhs-trusts-annual-public-accountability-meeting-open-all-online
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
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Hallux-Abducto Valgus Care Pathway (G75)
G75 - Hallux-Abducto Valgus Care Pathway
TPP102-0426 - Urgent Treatment Under Section 62 of the Mental Health Act 1983
TPP102-0426 - Urgent Treatment Under Section 62 of the Mental Health Act 1983
Informal Carers administration of PRN subcutaneous injection in Community Palliative care Guidelines for DCHS staff (G184)
A small number of dying patients’ relatives request permission to administer subcutaneous medication at home to enable symptom control. UK statutory law supports this practice within a safe governance structure. To support this in practice “The Derbyshire policy for Informal Carers Administration of an as required subcutaneous injection in Community Palliative care” has been developed and underpins these guidelines for Derbyshire Community Health Service (DCHS) staff.
Disconnection of Continuous Infusional Chemotherapy from a Central Venous Access Device (CVAD) in the Community SOP (S65)
The aim of this SOP is to provide guidance for staff in the clinical procedure of the disconnection of continuous infusion chemotherapy from a CVAD within a DCHS setting across adult services. This SOP is intended to reduce the level of risks associated with this procedure.
DCHS WDES Data Report 2020-2021.pdf
DCHS WDES Data Report 2020-2021
Request for community podiatry assessment
DCHS Request-for-podiatry-assessment-aug-2022
DSE Minimum Specifications Guidance for Managers Sep-25
DSE Minimum Specifications Guidance for Managers
DCHS_Supervision online record system User Guide V2
DCHS Clinical supervision (reflection on practice) online system guide; includes information on how to access the site, navigate, and record supervision sessions.
Clinical Supervision -What it is and What it isnt June 2016 vs2
Clinical supervision - what it is and isn't
DCHS Venepuncture Update V2
Venepuncture Update