IST suggested approach to managing pathways with uncertain RTT status

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IST suggested approach to managing pathways with
uncertain RTT status The attached flow chart
provides suggestions on how organisations might
approach pathways where the RTT status is
unknown. It is not a series of hard and fast
rules. Any approach adopted by a Local Health
Community must be locally relevant and approved
at a senior level jointly by provider and
commissioning organisations. Ultimately, Trusts
and PCT provider arms are responsible for the
proper validation of all patients who may have an
incomplete RTT pathway. It is possible that some
patients on pathways with uncertain RTT status
have been lost to follow up it is therefore
an important clinical governance issue to
establish the care plans for these patients and
ensure that they are appropriately managed. This
validation may establish some RTT pathways that
have already been completed (i.e. clock stop in a
previous month). These should not be added to
the monthly reporting of completed RTT pathways
unless the clock stops in the month of reporting.
Readers may also wish to review the flow chart
produced by CFH to help derive the RTT Period
Status. This may be found at http//www.connect
ingforhealth.nhs.uk/systemsandservices/data/datamo
deldictionary/publications The IST welcomes
feedback on the flow chart and any local examples
that can be shared within the NHS. Please email
andy.mcmeeking_at_dh.gsi.gov.uk
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