Arden and GEM CSU Retrospective Case Review Service Framework Agreement

NHS Arden&GEM CSU wishes to set up a framework of providers to secure additional commissioning capacity to support its customers in undertaking CHC Retrospective Reviews and other associated projects. Offeror/s will be expected to supply a full range of activities including as a minimum the requirements outlined below. •Provision of a clinical assessment resulting in a Needs Portrayal Document (“NPD”) •Decision Support Tool (“DST”) recommendation and supporting rationale. Specifically, the Continuing Healthcare Retrospective Review Service is expected to include: •Provision of experienced, qualified and registered Nurses (SRN or RMN with a current NMC registration) to complete Needs Portrayal Documents, Decision Support Tools alongside Recommendations and Rationale based on records provided. •The Needs Portrayal Document, recommendation and rationale is required to be in the format used by Arden& GEM CSU Retrospective Review Service. •The recommendation is to be in line with the National Framework for NHS Continuing Healthcare and NHS Funded Nursing Care November 2012 or if the enquiry period is appropriate the Trent Continuing Healthcare policy or the LNR policy All work will be through Arden and GEM CSU but could be UK wide?