What is the role of the NCEPOD Local Reporter?
NCEPOD Local Reporters act as a link between the non-clinical staff at NCEPOD and individual hospitals. The role includes compiling and sending datasets requested by NCEPOD and acting as a named contact for information sent by NCEPOD.
Guidelines for NCEPOD Local Reporters are available here.
For details explaining what information NCEPOD collects as a poster, please click here.
What is the role of the NCEPOD Ambassador?
NCEPOD Ambassador will be in a position to support both NCEPOD Local Reporters and their fellow clinicians working alongside of NCEPOD. The role will cover support over the organisations in their Trust. For more information about this role please click here.
For a details explaining what information NCEPOD collects as a poster, please click here.
Local Reporter and Ambassador meetings
We will be holding online Local Reporter & Ambassador meetings over the coming year. These meetings are designed to help Local Reporters and Ambassadors understand the work of NCEPOD and our current studies.
If you would like to reserve a place please email Anisa Warsame (awarsame@ncepod.org.uk), deputy Local Reporters or colleagues may attend.
The next Local Reporter and Ambassador day is: tbc
The day will start at 10.00am and finish at approximately 12.30pm.
The day will cover:
- The history and structure of NCEPOD
- The role of the Local Reporter and Ambassador
- NCEPOD method from topic selection to publication
- Current studies
- Implementation of recommendations:
- Recommendation checklist
- Audit toolkit
If you have any questions about the day please do not hesitate to contact Anisa on 0207 251 9060.
Presentation slides can be downloaded
here.
How does participation in NCEPOD relate to CPD?
As part of the methods used to collect information on patient care, confidential questionnaires are sent to consultant clinicians. These questionnaires require consultants to review patient notes and answer a series of questions related to the management of patients under their care. This process gives them an opportunity to reflect on various aspects of patient care. This activity has continuing medical and professional developmental merit. Consequently, NCEPOD recommends that consultants who complete NCEPOD questionnaires keep a record of this activity which can be included as evidence of internal / self directed Continuous Professional Development in their appraisal portfolio.
Requirements for NHS Quality Accounts - England only
The NHS Quality Accounts states that Trusts in England need to demonstrate participation in the Clinicial Outcome Review Programmes. Please see the following links for further information:
https://www.gov.uk/government/news/frequently-asked-questions-about-quality-accounts
To obtain a summary of your participation in please email info@ncepod.org.uk.
How can Trusts/Health Boards self assess their compliance with NCEPOD recommendations?
A self assessment tool is available for download on each NCEPOD report page. This allows hospitals to assess themselves against the recommendations from a published report and to track action where necessary. These assessment tools are suitable for amendment by each hospital as appropriate.
Click here to view published NCEPOD reports.