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4. ELHT METHODOLOGY
In formulating the ELHT response to winter pressures, the Trust has referred to the
supporting documents and the following sources of information.
a) Primary Data
In preparing its operational response the Trust has taken account of the opinions of
Trust and Health Economy professionals, in addition to lessons learned from
previous years and past and current health economy organisational winter plans.
b) Secondary Data
In order to identify activity trends for the forthcoming winter period, the Trust has
reviewed the medical and surgical admissions, conversion and discharge rates for
the 2011 / 12 winter period and Regional and National commentary and guidance
regarding best practice.
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