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NICE guideline on suspected sepsis – consultation

This NICE guideline covers suspected sepsis: recognition, diagnosis and early management – source control, rapid antigen tests, indicators of organ hypoperfusion, intravenous fluids, and vasopressors in the NEWS2 population. You can now comment on this draft scope. The scope defines what the guideline will (and will not) cover. The consultation closes at 5pm, Thursday 23 November 2023.
Dawn
November 10, 2023
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March External Affairs Working Party Summary

The External Affairs Working Party enjoyed a productive, fully virtual March meeting as Dr John Tyson, Head of the Innovation Lab at the Integrated COVID Hub North East and Stevan Cirkovic, Senior Policy Lead (MedTech Regulation) at DHSC joined us for two excellent presentations. It was a particular delight to welcome Dr Tyson to the event as the Innovation Lab…
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March 18, 2022
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External Affairs WP Minutes – 18 February 2022

The BIVDA External Affairs Working Party held its latest meeting on Friday 18 February. The group were joined by guest speaker Alexandra Hammond, Head of Sustainable Procurement and Supply Chain at NHS England on the subjects of NHS sustainability targets, the Evergreen Supplier Assessment and PPN 06/20. Doris-Ann also presented on the latest updates on BIVDA activity, including meetings with…
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February 25, 2022
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Consultation on the interpretation and application of PPN 06/21

NHS England’s position on what to ask suppliers for is under consideration and the wording that was in the survey previously didn’t reflect this and has been updated. They are seeking supplier feedback on Scope 1 and 2 emissions. This consultation is open to suppliers to respond to by the 28 February 2022 at 5pm. This week we welcomed Alexandra Hammond,…
Michael
February 18, 2022
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External Affairs WP Minutes -21 January 2022

The BIVDA External Affairs Working Party held its latest meeting on Friday 21 January. The group heard updates on BIVDA activities regarding COVID test approvals, the BIVDA/EUCOPE Early Cancer Diagnostics Roundtable, consultation work and discussions around vaccination requirements on health sites. You can find the minutes from today’s External Affairs Working Party meeting here.
Michael
January 28, 2022
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SAVE THE DATE: Integrated Care Systems – Workshop – Wednesday 23 February 2022

Speakers and commentary relating to the new financial structure of the NHS. Covering; Finance Procurement Primary Care and Pathology Networks Provider collaboratives Wednesday 23rd February – AM – Timings and location/ format to be determined. Please register your interest for in person attendance. Speakers may be virtual, so virtual access is a possibility.
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January 21, 2022
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External Affairs WP Minutes -22 November 2021

The BIVDA External Affairs Working Party held its latest meeting on Monday 22 November. The group were joined by Matthew Newman, Deputy Director of the Accelerated Access Collaborative. There were also updates on the COP26 summit, MHRA & UKHSA consultations, and Doris-Ann meeting with the new Parliamentary Under-Secretary of State for Innovation Lord Kamall. You can find the minutes from today’s…
Michael
December 3, 2021
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External Affairs WP Minutes – 22 October 2021

You can find the minutes from today's External Affairs Working Party meeting here. The group were joined by Tom Salusbury (Horizon Scan & Futures Lead, Data Futures UKHSA Data, Analysis & Surveillance Group) on the new role of the UK Health Security Agency (UKHSA). There were also updates on the MHRA and COVID test validation webinars, along with information on…
Michael
October 22, 2021