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Babington Hospital
Babington Hospital offers the following DCHS services: community therapy, physiotherapy and children's services.
https://dchs.nhs.uk/our-services-and-locations/our-locations/community-hospitals/babington-hospital
Quality and safe care champions
https://dchs.nhs.uk/about-us/quality-heart-our-care/quality-always/quality-and-safe-care-champions
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Mental Capacity Act (2005) Policy Helping People to Make Decisions (P38)
“The Mental Capacity Act, 2005 (the Act) provides the legal framework for acting and making decisions on behalf of individuals who lack the mental capacity to make particular decisions for themselves. Everyone working with and/or caring for an adult [aged 16 years and over] who may lack capacity to make specific decisions must comply with the Act when making decisions or acting for that person, when the person lacks the capacity to make a particular decision for themselves. The same rules apply whether the decisions are life-changing or everyday matters” (Mental Capacity Act Code of Practice 2007:15). The aim of this policy is to support compliance with the Mental Capacity Act 2005 setting out the principles, practice and responsibilities of Derbyshire Community Health Services NHS Foundation Trust staff (DCHS staff) when caring for a person aged 16 years and over. The term person will be used to identify a patient/client/user of DCHS services and the Act will used to identify the Mental Capacity Act 2005.
1 year review Guidelines – 0-19 Children’s Services (G208)
This Best Practice Guideline give clear guidance on the minimum standard expected of Specialist Community Public Health Nurses (Health Visitors) when delivering a 1-year review. It outlines the goal and essential components of the 1-year review offered to all families in Derbyshire when their baby is 9-12 months old. This document also supports a commitment to ensure evidence-based tools and training are embedded within practice, supporting the national commissioning for outcomes recommendations, and offering assurance that the service is focused on personalised and needs based care.
Hallux Rigidus (Arthritic Big Toe Joint) Kessel Bonney Procedure (L11)
Hallux Rigidus (Arthritic Big Toe Joint) Kessel Bonney Procedure. Podiatric Surgery patient information leaflet.
CNN targeted interventions Menu Guidance (G272)
As part of the Public health Nursing service, the 0-19 teams offer targeted, time limited interventions and support for a range of public health needs. Local teams have a wealth of knowledge and experience which can provide early intervention and first level support in a timely manner, to help families address concerns or problems effectively. This guide gives an overview of the range of support available, including the limitations and exclusion criteria, and also provide details of a range of other services in Derbyshire that support children and families.
FP10 Individual Prescriber Serial Number Monitoring Form (A4 S13)
FP10 Individual Prescriber Serial Number Monitoring Form
Weighted Sensory Blanket Equipment SOP (S140)
Weighted Sensory Blanket Equipment SOP
Hybrid Working and Mobile Devices Policy
DCHS Hybrid Working and Mobile Devices Policy The aim of this policy is to protect DCHS information that is processed remotely or is stored on mobile devices from loss or unwanted exposure, and to minimise the risk of theft of mobile working devices.
HRP38 Flexible Working Policy
DCHS FLEXIBLE WORKING AND PATTERNS OF WORKING POLICY
Pain Management Programme Inclusion and Exclusion Guidelines for Referrers (G81)
he Pain Management Programme is a multiple disciplinary group intervention aimed at service users with persistent pain whose condition has proved difficult to treat. The groups are run at venues across Chesterfield and North-East Derbyshire. This programme is jointly run by Health Psychology and Musculoskeletal Physiotherapy clinicians and is for people who are seeking to manage persistent musculoskeletal pain.
Ordering recording and Security of FP10 Prescriptions (S13)
The aim/purpose of this procedure is to assure the security of FP10 prescriptions ordered, received and held by any Derbyshire Community Health Services (DCHS) staff.