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Answers to frequently asked questions about Evergreen Assessments
28 November 2023
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We have provided guidance on the recurrent themes or topics of enquiry raised, to support implementation of the Evergreen assessment process.
Net Zero and Social Value requirements in NHSE medicines tenders
28 November 2023
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Guidance for using the Evergreen assessment to embed Net Zero and Social Value in NHS England medicines tenders.
Patient Group Direction use in Hospital at Home, including virtual ward, services
28 March 2023
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Considerations required before implementing Patient Group Direction (PGDs) in Hospital at Home, including virtual ward, services
When Patient Group Directions are not required
29 June 2022
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Guidance on when PGDs should not be used and advice on alternative mechanisms for supply and administration of medicines
Worked example of assessing the risk of transcribing
22 February 2022
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Example where medicines are prescribed by both the patient’s GP and specialist clinicians, and are administered in a patient’s home.
Semi-acute settings and transcribing
22 February 2022
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Consideration needs to be given to the risk factors particularly associated with transcribing in semi-acute settings
Acute settings and transcribing
22 February 2022
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Consideration needs to be given to the risk factors particularly associated with transcribing in acute settings
Risk assessing transcribing for administration
22 February 2022
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Various factors affect the risks associated with using transcribing for medicines administration.
Alternatives to transcribing for medicines administration
22 February 2022
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Transcribing is not the preferred option for medicines administration and the alternatives should be considered before committing to transcribing.
Understanding transcribing for medicines administration
22 February 2022
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Transcribing for medicines administration in healthcare requires assessment and mitigation against identified risks. These risks vary according to setting.
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