Pages
Latest progress on Walton Hospital's diagnostic centre extension
https://dchs.nhs.uk/news/latest-progress-walton-hospitals-diagnostic-centre-extension
Introducing Hollieguard for lone workers
https://dchs.nhs.uk/my_dchs/show-me/staff-news-my-download/introducing-hollieguard-lone-workers
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
My Download - 22 November 2021
Weekly e-news from DCHS for all staff
https://dchs.nhs.uk/my_dchs/show-me/staff-news-my-download/my-download-22-november-2021
Files
Latest weekly DCHS update - Leadership development.pdf
Nutrition and Hydration - Food Poverty
Nutrition and Hydration - Food Poverty
Categorisation of harm.pdf
A2 - Stop And Watch
Disclosure Ref 2024170 - Childrens eating disorder services.pdf
Appendix 4 - Laminate Notice of AGP Having Taken Place.docx
Closure of formal procedure letter.docx
Close of formal procedure letter - Supporting and Maintaining Attendance
Uniform and Dress Code Policy (P3)
Staff working within Derbyshire Community Health Services (DCHS) NHS Foundation Trust are required to adhere to a safe, hygienic and appropriate uniform and dress code policy. Therefore the purpose of this policy is to clarify the standards that staff are required to comply with. DCHS recognises the importance of appearance and attire in providing a professional image when working with clients and representing the Trust. All staff working clinically or visiting a clinical area have a responsibility for safeguarding patients in respect of reducing hospital acquired infections, therefore all clinical staff should adhere to the best practice guidelines as set by the Department of Health’s Best Practice Guidelines found in Uniforms and Work Wear DOH March 2010, An Evidence Base for Developing a Local Policy (DH)
Electronic Prescribing in the Community SOP (S77)
The purpose of this Standard Operating Procedure (SOP) is to outline the steps required for community prescribers to utilise the Electronic Prescription Service (EPS – also known as ETP2). EPS enables community prescribers to transfer prescriptions electronically to the patient’s nominated pharmacy via the Spine which can then be collected without the need for a paper prescription.
Physical Health Care For People With Mental Health And Learning Disabilities Guidelines (G15)
This guidance aims to set out the standard of physical health monitoring for those patients within both the older person’s mental health and learning disability inpatient units. It provides guidance about physical health care interventions that are provided within the Trust and those requiring advice or intervention from other services. Good physical health underpins the overall well-being of our patients and supports a holistic approach to care delivery, which includes the identification and appropriate management of physical health needs. In relation to those service users attending specialist OPMH day Services or specialist LD outpatients, the responsibility for the patient’s physical, health care will remain with their General Practitioner. Where there are any identified physical health findings or concerns noted whilst the patient is attending the service, their General Practitioner must be notified.