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Update (21 June 2024): Ripley and Ilkeston Urgent Treatment Centres
https://dchs.nhs.uk/news/update-21-june-2024-ripley-and-ilkeston-urgent-treatment-centres
Three NHS apprentices shortlisted for awards!
https://dchs.nhs.uk/news/three-nhs-apprentices-shortlisted-awards
Temporary Annual Leave Measures 2022
https://dchs.nhs.uk/my_dchs/show-me/staff-news-my-download/temporary-annual-leave-measures-2022
Are you interested in a career in community nursing?
https://dchs.nhs.uk/news/are-you-interested-career-community-nursing
IT equipment amnesty - we need your help please!
IT equipment amnesty - we need your help please!
https://dchs.nhs.uk/my_dchs/show-me/staff-news-my-download/it-equipment-amnesty
Matlock Hospitals League of Friends
Contact Matlock Hospitals League of Friends
https://dchs.nhs.uk/join-us/volunteer-with-us/matlock-hospitals-league-friends
Staff networks for equality diversity and inclusion
The LGBT+ staff network, BAME staff network, disability and long term conditions DLTC staff network and armed forces staff network
https://dchs.nhs.uk/about-us/equality-diversity-inclusion/staff-networks
Files
APPENDIX 13 - Outcome of disciplinary investigation – Minor Misconduct – Informal Resolution.docx
HRP24 Appendix 13 - Outcome of disciplinary investigation – Minor Misconduct – Informal Resolution/ proceedings
A3 – Criteria for Suitability for care by Podiatry Assistant (S107)
Criteria for Suitability for care by Podiatry Assistant
Return to work and self certification form.docx
Return to work and self certification form
SOP Titration of Heart Failure Medication by Designated Nurses (S8)
This procedure has been developed to support trained designated nurses to alter the dosage of cornerstone therapies and loop diuretics for this specific group of patients
Vaccination programme (flexible staffing and bank) - Employee Online user guide.pdf
Delegation of Administration of Insulin to Adults in Residential Care Policy (P100)
There are a growing number of people who, because of disability, increasing age or infirmity, are unable to administer their own insulin and will need support. This guideline aims to promote standardisation and safety of insulin administration supported by Derbyshire Community Health Services (DCHS NHS FT). It underpins the guidance set out by governing bodies and organisations within the Acknowledgement of this policy
A5 – Referral back to podiatrist by podiatry assistant (S107)
Referral back to podiatrist by podiatry assistant
Patient (or carer) Initiated Follow-up SOP Dementia Palliative Care Service (S132)
Patient initiated follow-up (PIFU) describes when a patient (or their carer) can initiate their follow-up visit as and when required, e.g., when symptoms or circumstances change. This SOP defines the process, roles, and responsibilities for the following: • Identifying which patients PIFU is right for • Moving a patient onto a PIFU pathway • Booking visits which have been initiated by a patient or carer • Managing patients who do not initiate a review/home visit within the PIFU timescale • Discharging or booking reviews at the end of that patient’s PIFU timescale • Monitoring compliance Dementia Palliative Care Service are in the process of piloting a PIFU process for 12 months. The pilot will be reviewed every 3 months with a final review post 12 months.
Appendix 6 – Confirmation Letter for Work Experience/Placement/Return to Practice Agreement .docx
Appendix 6 – Confirmation Letter for Work Experience/Placement/Return to Practice Agreement
Post Registration Transition Programme for Newly Qualified Specialist Practice District Nurses Procedure (S53)
The aim of this document is to set out the processes that DCHS uses to support and develop Newly Qualified Specialist Practice District Nurses (NQDN) in their first year of employment. This is a process of support and guidance offered, on completion of the 1 year post reg. MSc/BSC SPQ during the first 12 months of employment as a band 6 Community Nursing caseload holder.