NHS Sheffield CCG : AQP Vasectomy Service (Non-Scalpel)

Descriptions

Aims The service will provide an option of either a one stage or two stage vasectomy procedures carried out under local anaesthetic, using the "no scalpel" technique, in community settings. The health professional will promote the two stage process for vasectomy as this ensures the patient has a two week cooling off period before having permanent sterilisation. The service clinics may be provided between core hours (09.00 - 17.00) but where possible there should also be out of hours provision in order to meet patient need and provide patient choice. The service will offer advice to other primary and secondary healthcare professionals as necessary. The service will: Be patient-focused, safe and effective, equitable and cost effective. Objectives -To provide quality local community vasectomy services within Sheffield -To provide services that comply with accepted best practice, relevant guidelines in clinical practice and robust governance arrangements. -To provide a complete holistic patient focussed care package; including pre and post operative care, information, advice and counselling. -To provide an opportunity for men's Health Promotion. -To ensure consistent and continuous care between health professionals, and effective and efficient communication. -To improve access and convenience for patients. -To improve patient choice. -Patients are fully informed of the risks associated with the procedure including the permanency of the procedure and give full informed written consent prior to the operative procedure. -There will be a clear referral pathway into specialised services for complicated cases; patients will be offered a choice of secondary care Providers. An Inter-provider minimum dataset will accompany all onward referrals in such cases. For the term of the current AQP Contract period payment will be made in accordance with the local tariff. No revenue guarantees will be offered and Service Providers must take the commercial risk on referral levels. All providers who meet the required entry criteria will be awarded a contract under AQP. This contract offers no guarantee of activity or patient flows.