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So what is commissioning. Commissioning is:. A cycle, an ongoing process. Nothing new. What IS new is the clinical input as well as greater involvement from patients and the public.
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Commissioning is: • A cycle, an ongoing process. • Nothing new. • What IS new is the clinical input as well as greater involvement from patients and the public. • Securing the highest quality healthcare services to meet the identified needs of a population within available resources.
We DO commission…. • NHS elective, non elective, urgent and emergency services • Most community health services • Mental health • Learning disability services • All elements of the commissioning process
We DON’T commission… • Primary care services e.g. dental, optician, pharmacy services OR PRIMARY CARE. • National or regional specialized commissioning • Our own services. Conflict of interest
Healthwatch • Formerly LINks – consumer champion • Tasked with raising public involvement in planning and checking services. • Ensure that decision makers know the community views-influence policy. • Provide information • Support complaints
How will we be measured? • Outcomes > process • QOF • Reducing variation and inequality. • Financial,.
Your CCG needs YOU! • Membership organization • Sovereign unit of commissioning • Practice evidence based medicine • Become involved in developing QIPP • Understand the impact of decisions that you make. • Keep patient care at the centre(Francis)