Strategic Clinical Network Launch

Chris StainforthNHS Doncaster CCG

Chief Officer

Strategic Clinical Network Launch

Potential advantages for CCGs•Access to experts•Efficient use of scarce resources •Disseminate best practice•Understand alternative models•Method for joint pathway design across commissioners

Strategic Clinical Network Launch

Potential pitfalls

•Lack of role clarity•Accountability cannot be delegated•Financial commitments across commissioners•Implementation of change needs local buy in

Strategic Clinical Network Launch

A Doncaster Priority

•Patient feedback•Levels of population need•Size of the budget•Activity increases•Safety and SUIs•Integration agenda

Strategic Clinical Network Launch

Doncaster’s approach

•High level outcomes•Measureable success indicators•Specific actions•Monitor quality indicators

Strategic Clinical Network Launch

Doncaster’s approach

•External support•Internal team – clinical and managerial•Partnership support

Strategic Clinical Network Launch

Developing SCNs

•Active CCG clinical and managerial input•Use to support achievement of local objectives•Design work plan•Today’s discussion and debate

Strategic Clinical Network Launch

Thank you