Pages
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 - Information for Patients
Information for patients about the Tier 3 Weight Management service in Derbyshire.
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
Improvement, Innovation and Effectiveness
Supporting colleagues to keep DCHS an outstanding place to work and recive care.
https://dchs.nhs.uk/about-us/quality-heart-our-care/improvement-innovation-effectiveness
About Airmid
Airmid is a Patient App which allows you to view and cancel appointments at any time (rebooking is coming soon).
Files
Suspected Deep Vein Thrombosis Pathway Urgent Treatment Centre (G95)
G95 - Suspected Deep Vein Thrombosis Pathway Urgent Treatment Centre
The Derbyshire Policy for Informal Carers-Administration of as Required Subcutaneous Injections in Community Palliative Care
The Derbyshire Policy for Informal Carers-Administration of as Required Subcutaneous Injections in Community Palliative Care
Was Not Brought - Did Not Attend - No Access Visit Policy (P88)
The purpose of this document is to outline the responsibilities of Derbyshire Community Health Services NHS Foundation Trust (DCHS) staff when parents/carers disengage from health services and there are concerns about the welfare of children and adults in their care. Laming (2003) and learning from serious case reviews and safeguarding adult reviews show that disengagement from healthcare may be partial, intermittent, persistent or terminal in nature. It is widely acknowledged that ‘was not brought’/‘non-attendance’ and avoidance of seeing health staff can be a sign that things are not as they should be within the family and/or person’s life. This may have serious consequences for some children and adults dependent on others to meet their care and support needs. It may also signal potential abuse or neglect. It is imperative that early non engagement with services is identified in order for health practitioners to consider if this is a safeguarding concern that requires a safeguarding referral, safety planning or escalation.
NHSImprovement-G6Self-CertificationMay21.pdf
NHS Improvement-G6Self-Certification May21
DSE Operating Standards Updated Jan 22.doc
DSE Operating Standards Updated Jan 22
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
DCHS Working at Height RA Form
Working at Height RA Form
Management of Noise at Work Operating Standards
Management of Noise at Work Operating Standards
Conservative Sharp Debridement (CSD) of Wounds Policy (P99)
We know that wound dressings should provide the optimal environment for wound healing after careful clinical assessment of the wound, the patient clinical condition and clinical outcomes. Hard to heal wounds, however, fail to progress, and many can be seen with dead tissue, slough and necrosis which in turn can increase the risk of infection and also increase cost within appropriate dressing use and nursing time. This procedure will only be undertaken by the Tissue Viability team members who have successfully completed a validated programme of care and assessment of competence in practice. A minimum of 10 episodes of observed practice is to be completed until competency can be granted. The purpose of debridement describes any method by which such materials (necrosis, slough and dead de-vascularised tissue) are removed and consequently the potential to achieve wound healing enhanced. It also reduces the bacterial load and minimises the risk of local and systemic infection. It can allow for wound draining and reduce odour overall enhancing patient quality of life.