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Witness Destruction of Controlled Drugs (S34)

This Procedure is to formally record the process to be undertaken in order for the Trust Accountable Officer for Controlled Drugs to authorise named people to witness the destruction of stock controlled drugs.

Guidelines for the use of bladder scanner in children`s services (G188)

To provide safe research based information in order to assess bladder function using ultrasound on children and young people under the age of 19 years.

ReSPECT Policy (P89)

This policy aims to clarify the ReSPECT process and takes into account the complex clinical considerations and ethical issues regarding both the making and the communication of decisions relating to limiting potentially life sustaining treatments, including CPR. The policy encourages health and social care professionals to engage in conversations with patients about advance care planning and to recognise our responsibility to do so. Application of this policy will assist our patients and the public to anticipate having these conversations as a routine part of their care and to recognise the importance of planning ahead for a future emergency.

L178 - About Dementia - For people with Learning Disabilities

Patient Information leaflet about dementia for people / clients with Learning Disabilities.

Annual Independent NMP Prescribing Review Presentation 2022

GD32 Alcohol and Substance Misuse Guide.docx

Peter McCarthy suite wording removed as ER team no longer based there. Vivup replaced with Cic counselling support.

Clinical Handover Guidelines (G238)

The purpose of a clinical handover is to ensure continuity of information vital to the safety of our patients. The need for effective handover processes has been repeatedly highlighted by NHS improvement. The effective transfer of information ensures the protection of patients and minimises clinical risk. Continuity of information underpins all aspects of a seamless service providing continuity of patient care and patient’s safety These guidelines aim to: • Explain the purpose of clinical handover • Provide a uniform approach to clinical handover • Set out the standards for clinical handover which must be delivered by individual clinicians and clinical teams in DCHS

Disclosure Ref 2024194 - Monitoring systems within general wards .pdf

Freedom of Information disclosure regarding Monitoring systems within general wards

Appendix 3 – Managing an Employee who goes off sick.docx

Appendix 3 – Managing an Employee who goes off sick during performance process

Disclosure Ref 202548 - Trust guidance on pressure care and incidents.pdf

Freedom of information final disclosure reference 202548 relating to Trust guidance on pressure care and incidents