NHS England (NHSE) has a published policy for TAVI, for eligible patients defined as high surgical risk. TAVI may provide an alternative to standard surgical aortic valve replacement (SAVR) for eligible patients at intermediate and low surgical (SAVR) risk who meet the inclusion criteria outlined in this position statement. This interim position and inclusion of intermediate and low surgical risk patients aims to alleviate the pressures on local systems in supporting elective performance and is dependent on the ability and capacity of systems to deliver either option.

Catheter ablation is recommended to be available as a routine commissioning treatment option for paroxysmal and persistent atrial fibrillation’ within the criteria set out in this document.

Through its core work to review patients safety events recorded on national systems, such as the National Reporting and Learning System (NRLS), the new Learn from Patient Safety Events service (LFPSE), and other sources, the National Patient Safety Team identified  a risk of harm from catheterisation in patients with implanted artificial urinary sphincters. An artificial urinary sphincter […]

The urinary catheter tools have been developed collaboratively with national experts to support providers in delivering consistent evidence based catheter care. The use of the tools needs to be supported by strong leadership and education. Catheter passport This may be printed as one document or in separate patient and clinical sections. We recommend you use one […]

A study by Cotterill et al (2015) described the development of the ICIQ-Long Term Catheter quality of life (ICIQ-LTCqol). This is a self-report questionnaire for the clinical assessment and evaluation of health-related quality of life for long-term catheter users.

Leading change The Urogynaecology Nurse Consultant in the Department of Women’s Services at the Royal Victoria Infirmary led on the implementation of a new Trial Without Catheter (TWOC) at home service within the Trust. The new service has contributed to improved outcomes, experiences and use of resources locally. Where to look The Royal Victoria Infirmary […]

Leading change The Nurse Consultant at Newcastle upon Tyne Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust led on the development and implementation of a programme of work to improve catheter care and reduce urinary tract infection rates locally. This programme has led to improved outcomes, experiences and use of resources by addressing unwarranted variation in practice. Where to […]

Leading change The Consultant Nurse at Buckinghamshire Healthcare Trust, Cardiac Day Unit and Catheter Laboratory, led on the development and introduction of a new nurse angiographer role within their Trust. The role reduced unwarranted variation seen in waits for catheter laboratory services and has led to improved experience and outcomes for patients using the service. […]

A stage one warning has been issued on the risk of inadvertently cutting in-line (closed) suction catheters. The alert has been issued to all NHS hospitals and community services in England that use in-line or closed suction systems as part of patient care. Risk of inadvertently cutting in-line (closed) suction catheters This follows a recent […]

This alert has been issued to all NHS hospitals and community services in England that use in-line or closed suction systems as part of patient care.