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National Clinical Homecare Association

National Clinical Homecare Association. Carol Withenshaw Chair – NCHA Ltd January 15 th 2009. Agenda. What is ‘homecare’? Objectives and membership of the NCHA Qualifications for membership Progress to date Further information. What is ‘Homecare’.

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National Clinical Homecare Association

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  1. National Clinical Homecare Association Carol Withenshaw Chair – NCHA Ltd January 15th 2009

  2. Agenda • What is ‘homecare’? • Objectives and membership of the NCHA • Qualifications for membership • Progress to date • Further information

  3. What is ‘Homecare’ • The provision of medical supplies and/or clinical services to patients in the community.

  4. Objectives of the Association • To establish a trade group with a credible reputation • To provide a forum for lobbying on issues that affect homecare • To set and debate policy decisions with the National Homecare Medicine Supply Committee and other relevant government bodies • To provide a forum where a trade position can be provided on Government papers and policy review

  5. Committee • Chairman: Carol Withenshaw • Secretary: Dr Nick Payne • Treasurer: Jon Cohen

  6. Baxter Healthcare Bupa Home Healthcare Calea UK Limited Careology Limited Central Homecare Limited Evolution Homecare Healthcare at Home Qualified Cancer Care Unichem Limited Willow Healthcare Services Members 2009

  7. NCHA Member Company Common Attributes

  8. Pharmacy Dedicated Co-coordinators Nursing Compounding Warehousing National Distribution Technology Quality Assurance Responsive and Reliable Caring Approach Dedicated and experienced personnel Membership Capabilities

  9. Qualifications for Membership

  10. Qualification for Membership • Objective is to ensure all members are qualified to offer their particular range of services

  11. Membership Criteria • Compliance with all relevant statutory requirements required for the services that the organisation provides. • MHRA wholesaler dealer’s licence, where wholesaling is carried out; • MHRA specials manufacturing licence, where aseptic compounding is carried out; • Registration as a Nurses’ Agency with CSCI, if nursing services are provided; • Registration as a Pharmacy with the RPSGB, if medication is dispensed.

  12. Membership Criteria - Obligatory • In addition, all members must have the following: - • Data protection registration • Public liability insurance • A comprehensive internal quality management system

  13. Progress to Date

  14. Progress to Date • To establish a trade group with a credible reputation in homecare supply by providing clear standards of membership and setting minimum industry standards. • NCHA established July 2006 • Membership criteria established • Objectives agreed • Website implemented • Legally Constituted • Logo/Letterhead • Article published in the BJHH

  15. Working closely with the NHMC CW Independent Member E-Trading National tender specifications Electronic prescribing Areas of common concern Transfer of patients Data provision Improving quality Progress to Date - Forum

  16. Progress to Date • Working with DoH • Data Collection • Shortage of Market Data • NHS collecting data in various formats • Very complex/sensitive subject • Ongoing!!

  17. NCHA Website • www.nchamedical.co.uk

  18. Improving Quality and Care

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