First NICE quality standards will include stroke
6 August, 2009 | By Helen Crump
The National Institute for Health and Clinical Excellence is to create its first quality standards on stroke, dementia, neonatal care and venous thromboembolism.
The four areas have been referred for development by the national quality board.
Last year’s next stage review expanded NICE’s remit to create more independent standards for the health service.
The statements for each NICE quality standard will be accompanied by a measurable element or indicator to enable assessment of quality and improvement.
NHS medical director Sir Bruce Keogh said: “The quality standards that are being developed by NICE will give patients and NHS and social care staff absolute clarity on what high quality care in these four areas looks like.”
The Care Quality Commission said the standards would apply to private providers as well as NHS organisations. It said it would explore how to build these into its regulatory framework, for both commissioners and providers. This could be done through the registration framework or periodic review.
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