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PAT/PA 26 v.1<br />

APPENDIX B<br />

Information to be communicated to “external” personnel listed in para 6.3<br />

From Clinical Site Manager<br />

Re: Bassetlaw Hospital Bed Status<br />

Date: …………………………..<br />

At …………………. Insert time) this <strong>hospital</strong> went onto<br />

GREEN There are available <strong>bed</strong>s <strong>and</strong> no anticipated<br />

disruption to service delivery.<br />

AMBER There are only 4 available <strong>bed</strong>s PLUS nonurgent<br />

elective cases are being cancelled.<br />

RED* There are no <strong>bed</strong>s available PLUS urgent<br />

elective cases are being cancelled.<br />

NB<br />

Please tick <br />

i When on red status, the A & E Department will still receive <strong>and</strong><br />

stabilise patients for transfer, as the <strong>hospital</strong> has NO <strong>bed</strong>s. However, it<br />

is hoped that the Ambulance Service <strong>and</strong> GPs will divert admissions if<br />

possible.<br />

ii If the <strong>hospital</strong> moves to RED ALERT, the PCT requires additional<br />

information. The attached pro forma should be completed <strong>and</strong> sent<br />

with this e-mail.

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