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.
If you applied for a DBS check through an e-bulk registered body you can join the update service with your e-reference whilst your check is being processed or with your DBS certificate number within 19 calendar days from the date it was issued.You can ask the e-bulk provider for your e-reference number.ubscriptions last for 1 year from the date of issue on your DBS certificate-you can keep renewing to continue enjoying the benefits of the update service. Subscriptions to the update service expire 12 months after the issue date on your linked DBS certificate.