The abbreviations, symbols, and dose designations found in this table have been reported to ISMP through the USP-ISMP Medication Error Reporting Program as being frequently misinterpreted and involved in harmful medication errors. They should NEVER be used when communicating medical information.
The problem with the process is that it can be quite lengthy, and involves the employee filling in a form listing their personal details, the employer verifying their personal identification documents, then the form being sent off to the DBS for the police checks to be done. On average, this process can take 8 weeks. If someone has changed their name a lot and has moved house dozens of times, the checking may take even longer. There is no way around this process and no way of speeding things up â there is no option to pay extra for an âexpress serviceâ.
Yes, it is possible to track the progress of your DBS disclosure using the online tracking service provided by the DBS. You simply need to insert your date of birth and form reference number from the front page of your disclosure application form.rocessing by the Disclosure and Barring Service takes approximately 2-8 weeks for correctly completed forms.*. *This may be longer for enhanced DBS Disclosures due to investigations by local police forces.