Operational Pressures Escalation Levels Framework

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OFFICIAL Version July 2017 Operational Pressures Escalation Levels Framework NHS England South Central Version July 2017 OFFICIAL Version July 2017 NHS England-South Central Operational Pressures Escalation Levels (OPEL) Framework Version number: July 2017. This replaces all previous drafts and versions First published: November 2016 Prepared by: Gail King, Head of Emergency Preparedness and Programme Lead for Urgent & Emergency Care, NHS England- South Central Classification: OFFICIAL OFFICIAL Version July 2017 Contents 1 Introduction ........................................ ........................................ .......................... 4 2 Principles and overview of the national Framework ........................................ ...... 5 3 Guidance for use of the NHS England-South Central Operational Pressures Escalation Levels Framework .

pressures, and is applicable all year round, and not just in response to winter pressures. It is to be circulated to all staff who participates under such circumstances, to provide a practical working reference tool for all parties, thereby aiding co-ordination, communication and implementation of the appropriate actions in each organisation. ...

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