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ReSPECT Policy (P89)

This policy aims to clarify the ReSPECT process and takes into account the complex clinical considerations and ethical issues regarding both the making and the communication of decisions relating to limiting potentially life sustaining treatments, including CPR. The policy encourages health and social care professionals to engage in conversations with patients about advance care planning and to recognise our responsibility to do so. Application of this policy will assist our patients and the public to anticipate having these conversations as a routine part of their care and to recognise the importance of planning ahead for a future emergency.

L178 - About Dementia - For people with Learning Disabilities

Patient Information leaflet about dementia for people / clients with Learning Disabilities.

Annual Independent NMP Prescribing Review Presentation 2022

Clinical Handover Guidelines (G238)

The purpose of a clinical handover is to ensure continuity of information vital to the safety of our patients. The need for effective handover processes has been repeatedly highlighted by NHS improvement. The effective transfer of information ensures the protection of patients and minimises clinical risk. Continuity of information underpins all aspects of a seamless service providing continuity of patient care and patient’s safety These guidelines aim to: • Explain the purpose of clinical handover • Provide a uniform approach to clinical handover • Set out the standards for clinical handover which must be delivered by individual clinicians and clinical teams in DCHS

A3a - SOP for Child Not Brought (CNB) failed encounter (P91)

A3a - SOP for Child Not Brought (CNB) failed encounter

ICS Plan.pdf

DCHS ICS plan on a page 2021/2022

L35 - Staying Safe

Patient information booklet / leaflet - Staying Safe...How you can help reduce your chances of developing four common avoidable conditions: Falls, Pressure Ulcers, Urinary and Urinary Catheter infections and blood clots.

1029V - Insulin variable dose MAR chart community

1029v Insulin Medication dose record - MAR chart

L174 - A Guide to Safer Sex - Men who have Sex with Men (MSM)

L174 - A Guide to Safer Sex - Men who have Sex with Men (MSM). Patient information leaflet.

Consent Policy (P42)

Consent is a fundamental part of the relationship between NHS staff who deliver care and treatment and the adults, young people and children who access services in the NHS for their care and treatment. “Consent to treatment means a person must give permission before they receive any type of medical treatment, test or examination. Consent from a patient is needed regardless of the procedure, [and the] principle of consent is an important part of medical ethics and international human rights law” (NHS: 2019). “A healthcare professional (or other healthcare staff) who does not respect this principle may be liable both to legal action by the patient and to action by their professional body. Employing bodies may also be liable for the actions of their staff” (DH 2009:5). The aim of this policy is to set out the principles, practice and responsibilities of Trust staff when seeking consent for assessment, examination, intervention (surgical and non-surgical), investigation, treatment and investigative images and recordings.