Quality standard for chronic obstructive pulmonary disease

Source: NICE http://www.nice.org.uk

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Date of publication: July 2011

Publication type: Strategy

In a nutshell: The quality standard and the Outcomes Strategy are complementary but serve different purposes. The quality standard provides a set of 13 clear statements describing high-quality care. It focuses on assessment, diagnosis and the treatment of diagnosed COPD. It is based on current NICE guidance and is consistent with the Outcomes Strategy for the areas it covers. The quality standard for chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD) requires that services should be commissioned from and coordinated across all relevant agencies encompassing the whole COPD care pathway.

Length of publication:  32 pages

Commissioning care for patients with COPD in Oldham

Source: PBC Connection

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Date of publication: Nov 2009

Publication type: Article

In a nutshell: The Commissioning Oldham Group (COG) at Oldham PCT have engaged Unique Improvements (a North West based social enterprise) to develop, deliver and evaluate a quality improvement programme for Oldham Primary Care.   The programme commences in January 2010 and will initially focus on patients with Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease (COPD) and Cardio Vascular Disease risk (CVD).  The programme is being designed to help practices use skills to improve other aspects of their practice operation.

Length of publication: Website

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