Task and finish groups

Task and Finish Groups

Task and Finish groups have been formed to ensure the appropriate drivers are in place to minimise risk and overcome bottlenecks in the achievement of the 18 Weeks Referral to Treatment Standard.

The Task and Finish Groups are as follows:

Audiology
Demand and Capacity
Dental Specialties
Dermatology
Diagnostics
Neurological Services
Orthopaedics
Plastic Surgery

Core Work Strands

Task and Finish Groups all pursue a common methodology, based on eight core work strands:

Measurement and definitions
Demand/capacity/activity/queue
Demand side solutions
Performance management
Service redesign and transformation
Culture/change
Workforce
Communication

Each group will identify the key issues and where there are ‘sticking points’ in the delivery of the standard. An output report will explain approaches put in place nationally, and key improvement areas for sustainable change. Reference will be made to best practice highlighting specific examples of good work. Where there are issues that cannot be resolved by the individual Group, these will be taken to the 18 Weeks Operational Delivery Team.

Last updated 21 September 2010.