Ophthalmology Services (AQP) - Dudley - Market Engagement Event

Tender description

NHS Arden & GEM CSU on behalf of NHS Dudley CCG is holding a market engagement event for suitably qualified providers for an Ophthalmology service. The current intention is that this service will be commissioned using the Any Qualified Provider process/model. An overview of the service being commissioned is as follows: The service consists of three elements: Minor Eye Conditions Service To provide assessment, treatment and management of patients presenting with recent onset eye conditions which may include: • Painful eye • Red eye • Flashers/Floaters • Loss or disturbance of vision • Foreign body, including emergency contact lenses removal Providers will be expected to triage patients and for symptoms which require urgent attention, Providers will be expected to see the patient within 24 hours of contacting the service. For non-urgent symptoms providers will be expected to offer an appointment within two working days. Cataract Triage/ Screening To provide assessment and management of patients presenting with signs and/or symptoms of cataract in either eye. The Provider will be expected to undertake a full cataract assessment including: • Pupil dilation and examination by indirect ophthalmoscopy in order to establish whether there are any co-existing ocular disorders as well as cataract • Discussion of the health questionnaire and any outstanding issues dealt with • Communicating the potential advantages and disadvantages of cataract extraction • Ascertaining the patient's willingness for surgery • Ensuring the patient meets the Procedures of Limited Clinical Policy Criteria • Offer choice and refer on to secondary care where required Intraocular Pressure Repeat Readings Scheme To provide assessment and management of patients who attend the practice for a GOS or private sight test and are found to have IOP>21mmHg. Patients who are found to have elevated IOP on non-contact tonometry testing are expected to have Goldman or Perkins applanation tonometry pressure refinement carried out at the same visit. Depending on the outcome of the first test the patient may be required to attend for repeat Goldmann or Perkins applanation tonometry on a separate occasion. Suitable providers must be able to deliver all elements described above. Further details relating to service requirements can be found within the draft service specifications attached to this notice (please note these specifications may be subject to change). The market engagement event will be held at: Dudley CCG, Brierley Hill Health and Social Care Centre, Venture Way, Brierley Hill DY5 1RU on Thursday 4th January 2018. If you are interested in attending this event please register on Eventbrite by 2nd January: https://www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/dudley-ccg-ophthalmology-services-market-engagement-event-tickets-41244016965 Further details including time and room will be made available once you have registered.