Full membership is open to organisations whose business is substantially to provide medical supplies and/or clinical services directly to patients in the community. Membership requires the following: - Compliance with all relevant statutory requirements required for the services that the organisation provides. These must include at least one of the following: - MHRA wholesale dealer’s licence, where wholesaling is carried out; MHRA specials manufacturing licence, where aseptic compounding is carried out; Registration as a Nurses’ Agency with CSCI, if nursing services are provided; Registration as a Pharmacy with the RPSGB, if medication is dispensed. In addition, all members must have the following: - Data protection registration Public liability insurance Organisations must be able to demonstrate a comprehensive internal quality management system. This will be demonstrated through ISO 9001:2000 or recognised equivalent accreditation. The quality standard must include a robust system for managing incidents and complaints. In this regard, adherence to the National Health Service (Complaints) Regulations 2004 (Statutory Instrument 2004 No. 1768) and any amendments thereto is considered a minimum standard. The criteria for membership will be periodically reviewed by the NCHA, as it develops and homecare evolves. |
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