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Mortons Neuroma Care Pathway (G76)

G76 - Mortons Neuroma Care Pathway

TPP099-0108 - NEWS2 Escalation Plan for Podiatric Surgery

TPP099-0108 - NEWS2 Escalation Plan for Podiatric Surgery

Mental Health Act 1983 Procedure for Associate Hospital Managers Hearings Policy and Procedure (P78)

To provide guidance to Trust staff when considering the use of urgent treatment to patients detained in hospital under the MHA 1983, or subject to a Community Treatment Order.

Appendix 1 - Homely Remedies Knowledge Assessment and Authorisation Form (S16)

Appendix 1 - Homely Remedies Knowledge Assessment and Authorisation Form (S16)

Homely Remedies SOP (S16)

Under normal circumstances, medicines should be administered either on the written prescription of an authorised prescriber, in accordance with the Medicines Code or under the authority of a Patient Group Direction. The Medication Optimisation Safety Team (MOST) has approved a list of non-prescription medicines or “homely remedies” that registered nurses and registered practitioners are authorised to administer at their own discretion, in accordance with the attached standard operating procedure, for a maximum of 48 hours (extended to 72 hours over a bank holiday weekend). The homely remedies approved are treatments commonly available over the counter for minor, short-term conditions without the need for a prescription or Patient Group Direction.

Controlled Drugs SOP for Community Hospitals (S47)

This series of Standard Operating Procedures ensures that all processes involving Controlled Drugs (CDs) carried out in Wards and Departments of Community Hospitals are conducted in strict accordance with current statutory requirements that adequate records are maintained and a robust audit trail exists. This includes security, ordering, receipt, administration, issue, balance checking, and return or destruction.

Chaperone Policy (P87)

The purpose of the Chaperone Policy is to set out the principles, practice and responsibilities of Trust staff for using a chaperone. The policy is aimed at DCHS Services and staff who provide care and treatment that requires the patient to have a procedure. The relationship between the person and the health professional should be one of mutual trust, confidence and respect. Over the years there have been incidents where the relationship has been breached, resulting in harm to the person and criminal prosecution of the health professional (HM Government, 2007). Inadequate communication and misunderstandings about the behaviour demonstrated during a procedure by a health professional towards the person, has also resulted in health professionals facing allegations of professional misconduct. Safe and effective communication is crucial, before during and after a procedure. The use of a chaperone can help to protect both the person and the health professional.

Letter - housebound patients.pdf

Pennies_from_Heaven_Application_Form-July15_1.pdf

Integrated Care Board Derby and Derbyshire launch FAQs

Integrated Care Board Derby and Derbyshire launch FAQs - July 22