Benefits for the NHS

The NHS is going through a period of change and it’s important to demonstrate to patients and carers your commitment to quality evidence based health and social care information that will help enhance your relationships with them. The Information Standard helps you to put patient information to the forefront, demonstrating your commitment to high quality and person centred care.

It is an opportunity for you to assess your internal processes and to confirm that they are fit for purpose. Certification will prove to the public that you produce information that is: clear, accurate, impartial, appropriately researched, accessible and up to date.  Joining the scheme could provide you with a number of key benefits including:

• Improved and more cost efficient production processes
• Increased exposure and positive PR
• Potential of reduced litigation claims resulting from inaccurate or misleading information
• Better patient experiences and interaction
• Reduced patient risk through the production of improved information literature
• Ability to differentiate from other providers and create greater commissioning opportunities.

To see how the Information Standard has helped Salisbury NHS Foundation Trust, please click here.

Last updated: 19/01/2012