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Patient Group Directions (PGDs)
Patient Group Directions - PGDs provide a legal framework that allows some registered health professionals to supply and/or administer a specified medicine(s) to a pre-defined group of patients, without them having to see a prescriber.
Health Psychology for Professionals
The information here is for professionals in Derbyshire seeking more information on the Health Psychology service.
Community nursing practitioners network
New national network for community nursing practitioners. The network has been set up for sharing of information and connecting community practitioners.
https://dchs.nhs.uk/my_dchs/show-me/staff-news-my-download/community-nursing-practitioners-network
Flu – make your informed CHOICE
All the information about this year's flu vaccination programme, Covid booster jabs and winter wellbeing found here!
Derbyshire NHS Trust’s annual public accountability meeting - Open to all online
https://dchs.nhs.uk/news/derbyshire-nhs-trusts-annual-public-accountability-meeting-open-all-online
Queens Nurse Awards 2022 - applications opening soon!
Our DCHS group of Queen's Nurses is growing fast, and we encourage you to apply. Information and details for the 2022 applications will be available on the Queen's Nursing institute website from March 2022.
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
Message from Michelle Bateman - Registered Nursing Associates
An update from Michelle about how DCHS has supported the Nursing Associate role since 2019.
Files
A2b - Eligibility for NHS Podiatry service (S107)
Eligibility for NHS Podiatry service
Service Level Clinical Harms Standard Operating Procedure (S139)
This document should be read in conjunction with the overarching DCHS patient access and safe waiting policy which outlines the processes to be followed in order to deliver a consistent approach to. • Utilising a proactive method of risk stratification to minimise clinical harm as a result of delays in care. • Embedding systems which take into account health inequalities. • Monitoring waiting times against defined thresholds across pathways of care. • Delivering personalised, patient-centred communications to patients who are waiting for care. • Implementing Harm Reviews for the that support the Trusts governance and assurance processes and maintains practice in line with national expectations.
Template 08 Wellbeing Meeting Record NEW.docx
HRP20 Supporting and Maintaining Attendance Manager Guide Template 08 Wellbeing Meeting Record
Template 25 Final review meeting part 1 invite from LM NEW.docx
HRP20 Supporting and Maintaining Attendance Policy - Template 25 Final Review Meeting Invite for the Line Manager
Appendix 6b- Communication Agreement for Formal Investigations.docx
HRP24 Disciplinary Policy Communication Agreement for Formal Investigations
Appendix 8 - Flexible Working Pattern.docx
Appendix 8 - Flexible Working Pattern
Process Map 1 – Terminating Fixed Term Contracts Under Two Years’ Service and Over Six Month’s Probationary Service.docx
Process Map 1 – Terminating Fixed Term Contracts Under Two Years’ Service and Over Six Month’s Probationary Service
SAMA Template 03 Self Certificate Form
Template 03 Self Certification of Sickness Form
Nova Xpress 2 Blood Glucose Meters Standard Operating Procedure (S27)
Nova Xpress 2 Blood Glucose Meters Standard Operating Procedure
Nail Surgery Protocol for Podiatrists (S72)
The purpose of this document is to provide an evidence based approach to the diagnosis and podiatric management of ingrown toenails.