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Training Need Identified Management of Diagnostic Testing Procedures No Version Control Table Date 10 Sept 2012 Version No V1.0 Initial Issue Summary of Changes Changes Made by (Name and Job Title) Helen Williams, Service Lead, Medicine All or part of this document can be released under the Freedom of Information Act 2000 This document is to be retained for 10 years from the date of expiry. This document is only valid on the day of printing Controlled Document This document has been created following the Royal Cornwall Hospitals NHS Trust Policy on Document Production. It should not be altered in any way without the express permission of the author or their Line Manager. Diagnostic Testing Procedures in Cardiology Page 12 of 14
Appendix 3.Initial Equality Impact Assessment Screening Form Name of service, strategy, policy or project (hereafter referred to as policy) to be assessed: Diagnostic Testing Procedures Directorate and service area: Medicine & Is this a new or existing Procedure New ED, Medicine & ED, Cardiology Name of individual completing Telephone:01872 253205 assessment: Helen Williams, Service Lead 1. Policy Aim* Sets out an approved documented process whereby the risks associated with diagnostic testing procedures are managed through the provision of local policies which are implemented and monitored. 2. Policy Objectives* The risks associated with diagnostic testing procedures are minimised; compliance with Diagnostic Testing Procedures is achieved. 3. Policy – intended To ensure that the diagnostic process contributes the Outcomes* maximum benefit to the treatment of patients. 4. How will you measure the outcome 5. Who is intended to benefit from the Policy 6a. Is consultation required with the workforce, equality groups, local interest groups etc. around this policy As described in Section in the ‘Monitoring Compliance’ section of this policy. All patients. No. b. If yes, have these groups been consulted c. Please list any groups who have been consulted about this procedure. *Please see Glossary 7. The Impact Please complete the following table using ticks. You should refer to the EA guidance notes for areas of possible impact and also the Glossary if needed. • Where you think that the policy could have a positive impact on any of the equality group(s) like promoting equality and equal opportunities or improving relations within equality groups, tick the ‘Positive impact’ box. Diagnostic Testing Procedures in Cardiology Page 13 of 14
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